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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,940.80, 28,411.20 and 15,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,940.80, 28,411.20 and 15,441.60 is: 23,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,940.80 : 28,411.20 = 15,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,940.80/28,411.20 = 15,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,940.80x = 28,411.20 × 15,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,940.80x = 438,714,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,714,385.92/18,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,162.40

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