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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.20, 28,231.20 and 14,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.20, 28,231.20 and 14,965.20 is: 22,409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.20 : 28,231.20 = 14,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.20/28,231.20 = 14,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.20x = 28,231.20 × 14,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.20x = 422,485,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,485,554.24/18,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,409.22

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