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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.92, 27,919.84 and 14,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.92, 27,919.84 and 14,437.32 is: 21,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.92 : 27,919.84 = 14,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.92/27,919.84 = 14,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.92x = 27,919.84 × 14,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.92x = 403,087,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,087,664.43/18,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,684.30

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