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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.15, 28,266.42 and 14,378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.15, 28,266.42 and 14,378.89 is: 21,537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.15 : 28,266.42 = 14,378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.15/28,266.42 = 14,378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.15x = 28,266.42 × 14,378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.15x = 406,439,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,439,673.21/18,871.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,537.62

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