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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.43, 28,300.93 and 15,928.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.43, 28,300.93 and 15,928.04 is: 23,909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.43 : 28,300.93 = 15,928.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.43/28,300.93 = 15,928.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.43x = 28,300.93 × 15,928.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.43x = 450,778,376.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,778,376.01/18,853.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,909.63

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