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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,856.43, 28,305.44 and 15,931.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,856.43, 28,305.44 and 15,931.05 is: 23,914.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,856.43 : 28,305.44 = 15,931.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,856.43/28,305.44 = 15,931.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,856.43x = 28,305.44 × 15,931.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,856.43x = 450,935,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,935,300.26/18,856.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,914.15

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