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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,678.47, 28,032.08 and 13,946.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,678.47, 28,032.08 and 13,946.45 is: 20,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,678.47 : 28,032.08 = 13,946.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,678.47/28,032.08 = 13,946.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,678.47x = 28,032.08 × 13,946.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,678.47x = 390,947,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,947,792.22/18,678.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.40

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