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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.08, 26,997.96 and 14,888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.08, 26,997.96 and 14,888.88 is: 22,296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.08 : 26,997.96 = 14,888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.08/26,997.96 = 14,888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.08x = 26,997.96 × 14,888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.08x = 401,969,386.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,969,386.68/18,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,296.85

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