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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,723.24, 28,058.81 and 14,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,723.24, 28,058.81 and 14,544.18 is: 21,796.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,723.24 : 28,058.81 = 14,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,723.24/28,058.81 = 14,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,723.24x = 28,058.81 × 14,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,723.24x = 408,092,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,092,310.50/18,723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,796.03

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