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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.40, 28,217.70 and 15,528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.40, 28,217.70 and 15,528.60 is: 23,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.40 : 28,217.70 = 15,528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.40/28,217.70 = 15,528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.40x = 28,217.70 × 15,528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.40x = 438,181,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,181,376.22/18,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.19

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