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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.80, 28,265.40 and 15,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.80, 28,265.40 and 15,139.20 is: 22,721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.80 : 28,265.40 = 15,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.80/28,265.40 = 15,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.80x = 28,265.40 × 15,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.80x = 427,915,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,915,543.68/18,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,721.82

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