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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,375.71, 27,563.49 and 14,685.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,375.71, 27,563.49 and 14,685.17 is: 22,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,375.71 : 27,563.49 = 14,685.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,375.71/27,563.49 = 14,685.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,375.71x = 27,563.49 × 14,685.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,375.71x = 404,774,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,774,398.63/18,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.69

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