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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,811.80, 28,195.78 and 15,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,811.80, 28,195.78 and 15,118.20 is: 22,659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,811.80 : 28,195.78 = 15,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,811.80/28,195.78 = 15,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,811.80x = 28,195.78 × 15,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,811.80x = 426,269,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,269,441.20/18,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,659.68

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