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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.34, 28,413.75 and 14,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.34, 28,413.75 and 14,592.26 is: 21,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.34 : 28,413.75 = 14,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.34/28,413.75 = 14,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.34x = 28,413.75 × 14,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.34x = 414,620,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,620,827.58/18,958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,870.10

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