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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.99, 27,850.58 and 14,214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.99, 27,850.58 and 14,214.93 is: 21,309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.99 : 27,850.58 = 14,214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.99/27,850.58 = 14,214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.99x = 27,850.58 × 14,214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.99x = 395,893,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,893,976.26/18,577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.84

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