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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581.42, 27,833.15 and 14,614.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581.42, 27,833.15 and 14,614.04 is: 21,890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581.42 : 27,833.15 = 14,614.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581.42/27,833.15 = 14,614.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581.42x = 27,833.15 × 14,614.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581.42x = 406,754,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,754,873.54/18,581.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.41

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