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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.44, 27,862.92 and 14,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.44, 27,862.92 and 14,682.60 is: 21,989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.44 : 27,862.92 = 14,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.44/27,862.92 = 14,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.44x = 27,862.92 × 14,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.44x = 409,100,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,100,109.19/18,604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,989.38

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