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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.46, 27,864.02 and 14,418.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.46, 27,864.02 and 14,418.99 is: 21,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.46 : 27,864.02 = 14,418.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.46/27,864.02 = 14,418.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.46x = 27,864.02 × 14,418.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.46x = 401,770,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,770,953.64/18,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.22

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