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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.77, 28,201.86 and 15,108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.77, 28,201.86 and 15,108.87 is: 22,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.77 : 28,201.86 = 15,108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.77/28,201.86 = 15,108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.77x = 28,201.86 × 15,108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.77x = 426,098,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,098,236.50/18,826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.57

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