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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,889.61, 28,348.58 and 15,235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,889.61, 28,348.58 and 15,235.70 is: 22,864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,889.61 : 28,348.58 = 15,235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,889.61/28,348.58 = 15,235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,889.61x = 28,348.58 × 15,235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,889.61x = 431,910,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,910,356.65/18,889.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,864.98

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