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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.40, 28,358.10 and 15,449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.40, 28,358.10 and 15,449.40 is: 23,174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.40 : 28,358.10 = 15,449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.40/28,358.10 = 15,449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.40x = 28,358.10 × 15,449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.40x = 438,115,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,115,630.14/18,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.10

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