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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,914.43, 28,305.78 and 15,542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,914.43, 28,305.78 and 15,542.19 is: 23,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,914.43 : 28,305.78 = 15,542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,914.43/28,305.78 = 15,542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,914.43x = 28,305.78 × 15,542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,914.43x = 439,933,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,933,810.86/18,914.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,259.16

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