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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,699.66, 28,017.09 and 14,304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,699.66, 28,017.09 and 14,304.06 is: 21,431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,699.66 : 28,017.09 = 14,304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,699.66/28,017.09 = 14,304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,699.66x = 28,017.09 × 14,304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,699.66x = 400,758,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,758,136.39/18,699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.31

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