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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.50, 28,413.18 and 14,016.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.50, 28,413.18 and 14,016.18 is: 20,982.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.50 : 28,413.18 = 14,016.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.50/28,413.18 = 14,016.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.50x = 28,413.18 × 14,016.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.50x = 398,244,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,244,245.25/18,979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.86

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