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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,970.72, 28,433.88 and 14,275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,970.72, 28,433.88 and 14,275.66 is: 21,396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,970.72 : 28,433.88 = 14,275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,970.72/28,433.88 = 14,275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,970.72x = 28,433.88 × 14,275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,970.72x = 405,912,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,912,403.36/18,970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.78

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