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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,834.64, 28,251.96 and 14,677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,834.64, 28,251.96 and 14,677.76 is: 22,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834.64 : 28,251.96 = 14,677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834.64/28,251.96 = 14,677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834.64x = 28,251.96 × 14,677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834.64x = 414,675,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,675,453.09/18,834.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.64

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