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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,673.80, 28,010.70 and 14,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,673.80, 28,010.70 and 14,008.20 is: 21,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,673.80 : 28,010.70 = 14,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,673.80/28,010.70 = 14,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,673.80x = 28,010.70 × 14,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,673.80x = 392,379,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,379,487.74/18,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.30

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