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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,830.64, 28,137.60 and 14,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,830.64, 28,137.60 and 14,363.76 is: 21,462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,830.64 : 28,137.60 = 14,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,830.64/28,137.60 = 14,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,830.64x = 28,137.60 × 14,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,830.64x = 404,161,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,161,733.38/18,830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.98

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