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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,938.08, 28,365.80 and 15,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,938.08, 28,365.80 and 15,613.84 is: 23,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,938.08 : 28,365.80 = 15,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,938.08/28,365.80 = 15,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,938.08x = 28,365.80 × 15,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,938.08x = 442,898,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,898,920.84/18,938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,386.69

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