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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.20, 28,032.60 and 14,978.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.20, 28,032.60 and 14,978.60 is: 22,487.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.20 : 28,032.60 = 14,978.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.20/28,032.60 = 14,978.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.20x = 28,032.60 × 14,978.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.20x = 419,889,102.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,889,102.36/18,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,487.39

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