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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.63, 28,418.79 and 14,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.63, 28,418.79 and 14,265.55 is: 21,381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.63 : 28,418.79 = 14,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.63/28,418.79 = 14,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.63x = 28,418.79 × 14,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.63x = 405,409,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,409,705.35/18,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.66

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