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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.47, 28,310.62 and 15,392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.47, 28,310.62 and 15,392.31 is: 23,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.47 : 28,310.62 = 15,392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.47/28,310.62 = 15,392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.47x = 28,310.62 × 15,392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.47x = 435,765,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,765,871.63/18,871.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.26

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