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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.10, 27,511.65 and 14,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.10, 27,511.65 and 14,623.20 is: 21,934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.10 : 27,511.65 = 14,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.10/27,511.65 = 14,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.10x = 27,511.65 × 14,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.10x = 402,308,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,308,360.28/18,341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,934.80

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