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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.86, 27,897.66 and 13,661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.86, 27,897.66 and 13,661.26 is: 20,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.86 : 27,897.66 = 13,661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.86/27,897.66 = 13,661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.86x = 27,897.66 × 13,661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.86x = 381,117,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,117,186.65/18,614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.81

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