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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,267.93, 27,379.42 and 14,554.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,267.93, 27,379.42 and 14,554.89 is: 21,814.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,267.93 : 27,379.42 = 14,554.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,267.93/27,379.42 = 14,554.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,267.93x = 27,379.42 × 14,554.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,267.93x = 398,504,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,504,409.98/18,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,814.43

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