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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.06, 27,790.73 and 14,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.06, 27,790.73 and 14,450.20 is: 21,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.06 : 27,790.73 = 14,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.06/27,790.73 = 14,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.06x = 27,790.73 × 14,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.06x = 401,581,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,581,519.11/18,562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.53

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