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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,879.60, 28,319.40 and 14,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,879.60, 28,319.40 and 14,505.60 is: 21,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,879.60 : 28,319.40 = 14,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,879.60/28,319.40 = 14,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,879.60x = 28,319.40 × 14,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,879.60x = 410,789,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,789,888.64/18,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,758.40

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