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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.80, 28,211.70 and 15,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.80, 28,211.70 and 15,524.60 is: 23,286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.80 : 28,211.70 = 15,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.80/28,211.70 = 15,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.80x = 28,211.70 × 15,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.80x = 437,975,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,975,357.82/18,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,286.90

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