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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,386.76, 27,584.34 and 14,652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,386.76, 27,584.34 and 14,652.60 is: 21,982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,386.76 : 27,584.34 = 14,652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,386.76/27,584.34 = 14,652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,386.76x = 27,584.34 × 14,652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,386.76x = 404,182,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,182,300.28/18,386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.25

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