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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.72, 27,577.16 and 14,433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.72, 27,577.16 and 14,433.82 is: 21,653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.72 : 27,577.16 = 14,433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.72/27,577.16 = 14,433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.72x = 27,577.16 × 14,433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.72x = 398,043,754.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,043,754.13/18,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,653.15

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