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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,339.60, 27,509.40 and 14,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,339.60, 27,509.40 and 14,621.70 is: 21,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,339.60 : 27,509.40 = 14,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,339.60/27,509.40 = 14,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,339.60x = 27,509.40 × 14,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,339.60x = 402,234,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,234,193.98/18,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.55

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