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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.96, 28,291.32 and 14,689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.96, 28,291.32 and 14,689.12 is: 22,020.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.96 : 28,291.32 = 14,689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.96/28,291.32 = 14,689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.96x = 28,291.32 × 14,689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.96x = 415,574,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,574,594.44/18,871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.74

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