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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.08, 28,486.01 and 15,458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.08, 28,486.01 and 15,458.67 is: 23,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.08 : 28,486.01 = 15,458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.08/28,486.01 = 15,458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.08x = 28,486.01 × 15,458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.08x = 440,355,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,355,866.85/18,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,218.07

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