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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,919.98, 28,338.63 and 15,595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,919.98, 28,338.63 and 15,595.74 is: 23,359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,919.98 : 28,338.63 = 15,595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,919.98/28,338.63 = 15,595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,919.98x = 28,338.63 × 15,595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,919.98x = 441,961,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,961,905.44/18,919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,359.53

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