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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.20, 27,497.70 and 14,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.20, 27,497.70 and 14,443.80 is: 21,627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.20 : 27,497.70 = 14,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.20/27,497.70 = 14,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.20x = 27,497.70 × 14,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.20x = 397,171,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,171,279.26/18,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.48

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