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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.65, 27,606.32 and 14,188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.65, 27,606.32 and 14,188.90 is: 21,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.65 : 27,606.32 = 14,188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.65/27,606.32 = 14,188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.65x = 27,606.32 × 14,188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.65x = 391,703,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,703,173.89/18,421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.20

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