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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.60, 27,906.90 and 14,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.60, 27,906.90 and 14,230.60 is: 21,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.60 : 27,906.90 = 14,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.60/27,906.90 = 14,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.60x = 27,906.90 × 14,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.60x = 397,131,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,131,931.14/18,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.90

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