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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,434.70, 27,652.05 and 14,719.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,434.70, 27,652.05 and 14,719.53 is: 22,079.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,434.70 : 27,652.05 = 14,719.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,434.70/27,652.05 = 14,719.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,434.70x = 27,652.05 × 14,719.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,434.70x = 407,025,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,025,179.54/18,434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,079.30

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