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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,957.34, 28,412.25 and 14,591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,957.34, 28,412.25 and 14,591.26 is: 21,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,957.34 : 28,412.25 = 14,591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,957.34/28,412.25 = 14,591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,957.34x = 28,412.25 × 14,591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,957.34x = 414,570,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,570,526.94/18,957.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,868.60

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