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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.40, 28,225.20 and 15,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.40, 28,225.20 and 15,533.60 is: 23,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.40 : 28,225.20 = 15,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.40/28,225.20 = 15,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.40x = 28,225.20 × 15,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.40x = 438,438,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,438,966.72/18,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,273.68

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