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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.16, 28,408.80 and 15,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.16, 28,408.80 and 15,247.32 is: 22,839.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.16 : 28,408.80 = 15,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.16/28,408.80 = 15,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.16x = 28,408.80 × 15,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.16x = 433,158,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,158,064.42/18,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.67

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