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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,935.50, 28,269.70 and 14,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,935.50, 28,269.70 and 14,469.58 is: 21,602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,935.50 : 28,269.70 = 14,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,935.50/28,269.70 = 14,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,935.50x = 28,269.70 × 14,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,935.50x = 409,050,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,050,685.73/18,935.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,602.32

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