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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,822.76, 28,195.86 and 15,104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,822.76, 28,195.86 and 15,104.86 is: 22,626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,822.76 : 28,195.86 = 15,104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,822.76/28,195.86 = 15,104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,822.76x = 28,195.86 × 15,104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,822.76x = 425,894,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,894,517.88/18,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,626.57

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