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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,888.56, 28,278.09 and 14,228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,888.56, 28,278.09 and 14,228.19 is: 21,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,888.56 : 28,278.09 = 14,228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,888.56/28,278.09 = 14,228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,888.56x = 28,278.09 × 14,228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,888.56x = 402,345,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,345,824.83/18,888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.04

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