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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.80, 28,310.04 and 14,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.80, 28,310.04 and 14,002.20 is: 20,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.80 : 28,310.04 = 14,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.80/28,310.04 = 14,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.80x = 28,310.04 × 14,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.80x = 396,402,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,402,842.09/18,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,961.72

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