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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.40, 28,496.10 and 15,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.40, 28,496.10 and 15,541.40 is: 23,312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.40 : 28,496.10 = 15,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.40/28,496.10 = 15,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.40x = 28,496.10 × 15,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.40x = 442,869,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,869,288.54/18,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,312.10

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