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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.60, 27,512.40 and 14,623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.60, 27,512.40 and 14,623.70 is: 21,935.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.60 : 27,512.40 = 14,623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.60/27,512.40 = 14,623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.60x = 27,512.40 × 14,623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.60x = 402,333,083.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,333,083.88/18,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,935.55

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