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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,839.80, 28,259.70 and 14,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,839.80, 28,259.70 and 14,903.20 is: 22,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,839.80 : 28,259.70 = 14,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,839.80/28,259.70 = 14,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,839.80x = 28,259.70 × 14,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,839.80x = 421,159,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,159,961.04/18,839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,354.80

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