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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,584.84, 27,851.05 and 14,405.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,584.84, 27,851.05 and 14,405.29 is: 21,587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,584.84 : 27,851.05 = 14,405.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,584.84/27,851.05 = 14,405.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,584.84x = 27,851.05 × 14,405.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,584.84x = 401,202,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,202,452.05/18,584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.62

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