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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.70, 27,539.55 and 14,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.70, 27,539.55 and 14,601.30 is: 21,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.70 : 27,539.55 = 14,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.70/27,539.55 = 14,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.70x = 27,539.55 × 14,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.70x = 402,113,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,113,231.42/18,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,901.95

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