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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,438.30, 27,657.45 and 14,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,438.30, 27,657.45 and 14,501.70 is: 21,752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,438.30 : 27,657.45 = 14,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,438.30/27,657.45 = 14,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,438.30x = 27,657.45 × 14,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,438.30x = 401,080,042.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,080,042.67/18,438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,752.55

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