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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.34, 27,771.48 and 4,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.34, 27,771.48 and 4,663.34 is: 6,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.34 : 27,771.48 = 4,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.34/27,771.48 = 4,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.34x = 27,771.48 × 4,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.34x = 129,507,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,507,853.54/18,514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.00

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