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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,568.76, 27,913.38 and 14,911.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,568.76, 27,913.38 and 14,911.04 is: 22,414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,568.76 : 27,913.38 = 14,911.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,568.76/27,913.38 = 14,911.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,568.76x = 27,913.38 × 14,911.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,568.76x = 416,217,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,217,525.72/18,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.93

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