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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,629.72, 27,944.94 and 14,914.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,629.72, 27,944.94 and 14,914.70 is: 22,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,629.72 : 27,944.94 = 14,914.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,629.72/27,944.94 = 14,914.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,629.72x = 27,944.94 × 14,914.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,629.72x = 416,790,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,790,396.62/18,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.34

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