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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,936.45, 28,363.37 and 15,612.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,936.45, 28,363.37 and 15,612.21 is: 23,384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,936.45 : 28,363.37 = 15,612.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,936.45/28,363.37 = 15,612.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,936.45x = 28,363.37 × 15,612.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,936.45x = 442,814,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,814,810.69/18,936.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,384.26

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