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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.20, 28,240.80 and 14,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.20, 28,240.80 and 14,910.40 is: 22,365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.20 : 28,240.80 = 14,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.20/28,240.80 = 14,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.20x = 28,240.80 × 14,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.20x = 421,081,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,081,624.32/18,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.60

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