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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,862.20, 28,244.70 and 14,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,862.20, 28,244.70 and 14,974.20 is: 22,422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,862.20 : 28,244.70 = 14,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,862.20/28,244.70 = 14,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,862.20x = 28,244.70 × 14,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,862.20x = 422,941,786.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,941,786.74/18,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,422.72

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