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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,629.25, 27,917.67 and 14,449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,629.25, 27,917.67 and 14,449.83 is: 21,654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,629.25 : 27,917.67 = 14,449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,629.25/27,917.67 = 14,449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,629.25x = 27,917.67 × 14,449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,629.25x = 403,405,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,405,585.50/18,629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,654.42

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