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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,622.60, 27,966.30 and 13,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,622.60, 27,966.30 and 13,114.60 is: 19,694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,622.60 : 27,966.30 = 13,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,622.60/27,966.30 = 13,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,622.60x = 27,966.30 × 13,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,622.60x = 366,766,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,766,837.98/18,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,694.72

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