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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.72, 28,453.68 and 14,829.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.72, 28,453.68 and 14,829.12 is: 22,218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.72 : 28,453.68 = 14,829.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.72/28,453.68 = 14,829.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.72x = 28,453.68 × 14,829.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.72x = 421,943,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,943,035.16/18,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,218.38

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