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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.62, 28,354.35 and 14,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.62, 28,354.35 and 14,954.44 is: 22,410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.62 : 28,354.35 = 14,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.62/28,354.35 = 14,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.62x = 28,354.35 × 14,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.62x = 424,023,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,023,425.81/18,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.65

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