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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,882.40, 28,297.20 and 14,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,882.40, 28,297.20 and 14,196.88 is: 21,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,882.40 : 28,297.20 = 14,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,882.40/28,297.20 = 14,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,882.40x = 28,297.20 × 14,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,882.40x = 401,731,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,731,952.74/18,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.47

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