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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.60, 27,876.48 and 14,446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.60, 27,876.48 and 14,446.32 is: 21,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.60 : 27,876.48 = 14,446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.60/27,876.48 = 14,446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.60x = 27,876.48 × 14,446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.60x = 402,712,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,712,550.55/18,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.35

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