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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.20, 27,467.10 and 14,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.20, 27,467.10 and 14,601.60 is: 21,921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.20 : 27,467.10 = 14,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.20/27,467.10 = 14,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.20x = 27,467.10 × 14,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.20x = 401,063,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,063,607.36/18,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.79

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