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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,938.95, 28,445.33 and 15,431.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,938.95, 28,445.33 and 15,431.55 is: 23,177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,938.95 : 28,445.33 = 15,431.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,938.95/28,445.33 = 15,431.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,938.95x = 28,445.33 × 15,431.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,938.95x = 438,955,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,955,532.16/18,938.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,177.40

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