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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.26, 27,368.27 and 14,578.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.26, 27,368.27 and 14,578.74 is: 21,838.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.26 : 27,368.27 = 14,578.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.26/27,368.27 = 14,578.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.26x = 27,368.27 × 14,578.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.26x = 398,994,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,994,892.58/18,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,838.49

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