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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.04, 28,023.12 and 14,788.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.04, 28,023.12 and 14,788.32 is: 22,209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.04 : 28,023.12 = 14,788.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.04/28,023.12 = 14,788.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.04x = 28,023.12 × 14,788.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.04x = 414,414,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,414,865.96/18,659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.87

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