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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.40, 28,364.10 and 15,568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.40, 28,364.10 and 15,568.60 is: 23,352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.40 : 28,364.10 = 15,568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.40/28,364.10 = 15,568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.40x = 28,364.10 × 15,568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.40x = 441,589,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,589,327.26/18,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,352.90

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