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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,830.20, 28,196.70 and 14,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,830.20, 28,196.70 and 14,942.20 is: 22,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,830.20 : 28,196.70 = 14,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,830.20/28,196.70 = 14,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,830.20x = 28,196.70 × 14,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,830.20x = 421,320,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,320,730.74/18,830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,374.73

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