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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.70, 27,424.35 and 14,573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.70, 27,424.35 and 14,573.10 is: 21,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.70 : 27,424.35 = 14,573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.70/27,424.35 = 14,573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.70x = 27,424.35 × 14,573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.70x = 399,657,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,657,794.99/18,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,879.04

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