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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,286.37, 27,407.07 and 14,573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,286.37, 27,407.07 and 14,573.33 is: 21,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,286.37 : 27,407.07 = 14,573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,286.37/27,407.07 = 14,573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,286.37x = 27,407.07 × 14,573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,286.37x = 399,412,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,412,275.44/18,286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,842.08

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