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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,829.80, 28,260.90 and 15,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,829.80, 28,260.90 and 15,136.20 is: 22,717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829.80 : 28,260.90 = 15,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829.80/28,260.90 = 15,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829.80x = 28,260.90 × 15,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829.80x = 427,762,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,762,634.58/18,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.32

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