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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,709.80, 28,064.70 and 14,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,709.80, 28,064.70 and 14,335.80 is: 21,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,709.80 : 28,064.70 = 14,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,709.80/28,064.70 = 14,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,709.80x = 28,064.70 × 14,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,709.80x = 402,329,926.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,329,926.26/18,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,503.70

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