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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,824.76, 28,237.32 and 15,310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,824.76, 28,237.32 and 15,310.68 is: 22,966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,824.76 : 28,237.32 = 15,310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,824.76/28,237.32 = 15,310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,824.76x = 28,237.32 × 15,310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,824.76x = 432,332,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,332,570.58/18,824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,966.17

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