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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,416.43, 27,624.66 and 14,058.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,416.43, 27,624.66 and 14,058.63 is: 21,087.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,416.43 : 27,624.66 = 14,058.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,416.43/27,624.66 = 14,058.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,416.43x = 27,624.66 × 14,058.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,416.43x = 388,364,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,364,873.82/18,416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.96

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