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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,631.96, 27,958 and 14,480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,631.96, 27,958 and 14,480.32 is: 21,728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,631.96 : 27,958 = 14,480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,631.96/27,958 = 14,480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,631.96x = 27,958 × 14,480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,631.96x = 404,840,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,840,786.56/18,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,728.30

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