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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.68, 28,438.56 and 15,869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.68, 28,438.56 and 15,869.28 is: 23,778.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.68 : 28,438.56 = 15,869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.68/28,438.56 = 15,869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.68x = 28,438.56 × 15,869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.68x = 451,299,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,299,471.44/18,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,778.03

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