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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.70, 28,392.12 and 14,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.70, 28,392.12 and 14,002.20 is: 20,941.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.70 : 28,392.12 = 14,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.70/28,392.12 = 14,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.70x = 28,392.12 × 14,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.70x = 397,552,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,552,142.66/18,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.76

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