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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,407.84, 27,621.52 and 14,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,407.84, 27,621.52 and 14,053.28 is: 21,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,407.84 : 27,621.52 = 14,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,407.84/27,621.52 = 14,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,407.84x = 27,621.52 × 14,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,407.84x = 388,172,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,172,954.59/18,407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.37

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