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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,903.98, 28,278.01 and 15,534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,903.98, 28,278.01 and 15,534.28 is: 23,237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,903.98 : 28,278.01 = 15,534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,903.98/28,278.01 = 15,534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,903.98x = 28,278.01 × 15,534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,903.98x = 439,278,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,278,579.95/18,903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,237.36

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