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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,950.62, 28,425.85 and 14,794.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,950.62, 28,425.85 and 14,794.11 is: 22,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950.62 : 28,425.85 = 14,794.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950.62/28,425.85 = 14,794.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950.62x = 28,425.85 × 14,794.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950.62x = 420,535,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,535,063.64/18,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,191.10

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