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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,822.80, 28,234.20 and 15,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,822.80, 28,234.20 and 15,323.60 is: 22,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,822.80 : 28,234.20 = 15,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,822.80/28,234.20 = 15,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,822.80x = 28,234.20 × 15,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,822.80x = 432,649,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,649,587.12/18,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.40

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