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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.12, 27,558 and 14,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.12, 27,558 and 14,671.20 is: 21,960.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.12 : 27,558 = 14,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.12/27,558 = 14,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.12x = 27,558 × 14,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.12x = 404,308,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,308,929.60/18,411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,960.04

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