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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,390.60, 27,585.90 and 14,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,390.60, 27,585.90 and 14,672.70 is: 22,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,390.60 : 27,585.90 = 14,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,390.60/27,585.90 = 14,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,390.60x = 27,585.90 × 14,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,390.60x = 404,759,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,759,634.93/18,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.05

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