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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,895.28, 28,305.93 and 14,491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,895.28, 28,305.93 and 14,491.18 is: 21,708.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,895.28 : 28,305.93 = 14,491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,895.28/28,305.93 = 14,491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,895.28x = 28,305.93 × 14,491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,895.28x = 410,186,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,186,326.70/18,895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.40

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