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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.44, 28,213.30 and 14,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.44, 28,213.30 and 14,413.44 is: 21,537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.44 : 28,213.30 = 14,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.44/28,213.30 = 14,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.44x = 28,213.30 × 14,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.44x = 406,650,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,650,706.75/18,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,537.06

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