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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,398.72, 27,606.20 and 14,274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,398.72, 27,606.20 and 14,274.56 is: 21,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,398.72 : 27,606.20 = 14,274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,398.72/27,606.20 = 14,274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,398.72x = 27,606.20 × 14,274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,398.72x = 394,066,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,066,148.87/18,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,418.13

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