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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.80, 28,266.90 and 15,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.80, 28,266.90 and 15,140.20 is: 22,723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.80 : 28,266.90 = 15,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.80/28,266.90 = 15,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.80x = 28,266.90 × 15,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.80x = 427,966,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,966,519.38/18,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,723.32

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