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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.66, 28,279.14 and 13,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.66, 28,279.14 and 13,901.22 is: 20,832.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.66 : 28,279.14 = 13,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.66/28,279.14 = 13,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.66x = 28,279.14 × 13,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.66x = 393,114,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,114,546.55/18,870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.05

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