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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.20, 27,422.10 and 14,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.20, 27,422.10 and 14,571.60 is: 21,876.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.20 : 27,422.10 = 14,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.20/27,422.10 = 14,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.20x = 27,422.10 × 14,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.20x = 399,583,872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,583,872.36/18,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,876.79

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