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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,837.56, 28,261.68 and 15,360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,837.56, 28,261.68 and 15,360.45 is: 23,045.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,837.56 : 28,261.68 = 15,360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,837.56/28,261.68 = 15,360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,837.56x = 28,261.68 × 15,360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,837.56x = 434,112,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,112,122.56/18,837.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,045.04

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