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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.60, 27,510.90 and 14,622.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.60, 27,510.90 and 14,622.70 is: 21,934.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.60 : 27,510.90 = 14,622.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.60/27,510.90 = 14,622.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.60x = 27,510.90 × 14,622.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.60x = 402,283,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,283,637.43/18,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,934.05

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