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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,837.07, 28,255.59 and 14,680.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,837.07, 28,255.59 and 14,680.18 is: 22,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,837.07 : 28,255.59 = 14,680.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,837.07/28,255.59 = 14,680.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,837.07x = 28,255.59 × 14,680.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,837.07x = 414,797,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,797,147.21/18,837.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.26

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