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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,886.80, 28,330.20 and 14,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,886.80, 28,330.20 and 14,950.20 is: 22,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,886.80 : 28,330.20 = 14,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,886.80/28,330.20 = 14,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,886.80x = 28,330.20 × 14,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,886.80x = 423,542,156.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,542,156.04/18,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.30

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