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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.40, 27,564.60 and 14,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.40, 27,564.60 and 14,280.40 is: 21,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.40 : 27,564.60 = 14,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.40/27,564.60 = 14,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.40x = 27,564.60 × 14,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.40x = 393,633,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,633,513.84/18,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,420.60

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