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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.53, 27,395.08 and 14,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.53, 27,395.08 and 14,622.97 is: 21,874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.53 : 27,395.08 = 14,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.53/27,395.08 = 14,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.53x = 27,395.08 × 14,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.53x = 400,597,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,597,432.99/18,313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,874.40

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