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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,868.15, 28,261.92 and 14,375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,868.15, 28,261.92 and 14,375.89 is: 21,533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,868.15 : 28,261.92 = 14,375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,868.15/28,261.92 = 14,375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,868.15x = 28,261.92 × 14,375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,868.15x = 406,290,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,290,182.45/18,868.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.13

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