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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.73, 27,191.55 and 14,646.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.73, 27,191.55 and 14,646.27 is: 21,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.73 : 27,191.55 = 14,646.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.73/27,191.55 = 14,646.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.73x = 27,191.55 × 14,646.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.73x = 398,254,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,254,783.02/18,124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.01

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