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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.90, 28,105.24 and 14,842.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.90, 28,105.24 and 14,842.34 is: 22,294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.90 : 28,105.24 = 14,842.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.90/28,105.24 = 14,842.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.90x = 28,105.24 × 14,842.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.90x = 417,147,527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,147,527.86/18,710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,294.36

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