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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.76, 27,367.52 and 14,578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.76, 27,367.52 and 14,578.24 is: 21,837.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.76 : 27,367.52 = 14,578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.76/27,367.52 = 14,578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.76x = 27,367.52 × 14,578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.76x = 398,970,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,970,274.76/18,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,837.74

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