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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,738.80, 28,126.40 and 14,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,738.80, 28,126.40 and 14,623.60 is: 21,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,738.80 : 28,126.40 = 14,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,738.80/28,126.40 = 14,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,738.80x = 28,126.40 × 14,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,738.80x = 411,309,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,309,223.04/18,738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,949.60

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