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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.24, 27,800.67 and 14,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.24, 27,800.67 and 14,346.76 is: 21,497.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.24 : 27,800.67 = 14,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.24/27,800.67 = 14,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.24x = 27,800.67 × 14,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.24x = 398,849,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,849,540.33/18,553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,497.57

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