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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,766.88, 28,113.26 and 14,092.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,766.88, 28,113.26 and 14,092.37 is: 21,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,766.88 : 28,113.26 = 14,092.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,766.88/28,113.26 = 14,092.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,766.88x = 28,113.26 × 14,092.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,766.88x = 396,182,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,182,250.80/18,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.72

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