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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,885.44, 28,219.26 and 14,417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,885.44, 28,219.26 and 14,417.44 is: 21,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,885.44 : 28,219.26 = 14,417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,885.44/28,219.26 = 14,417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,885.44x = 28,219.26 × 14,417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,885.44x = 406,849,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,849,487.89/18,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.02

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