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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.46, 27,913.74 and 14,192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.46, 27,913.74 and 14,192.34 is: 21,253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.46 : 27,913.74 = 14,192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.46/27,913.74 = 14,192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.46x = 27,913.74 × 14,192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.46x = 396,161,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,161,237.30/18,639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.90

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