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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,951.84, 28,404 and 14,585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,951.84, 28,404 and 14,585.76 is: 21,860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,951.84 : 28,404 = 14,585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,951.84/28,404 = 14,585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,951.84x = 28,404 × 14,585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,951.84x = 414,293,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,293,927.04/18,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,860.35

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