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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.76, 28,209.72 and 14,425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.76, 28,209.72 and 14,425.04 is: 21,645.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.76 : 28,209.72 = 14,425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.76/28,209.72 = 14,425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.76x = 28,209.72 × 14,425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.76x = 406,926,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,926,339.39/18,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,645.29

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