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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,655.14, 27,924.81 and 13,947.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,655.14, 27,924.81 and 13,947.42 is: 20,877.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,655.14 : 27,924.81 = 13,947.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,655.14/27,924.81 = 13,947.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,655.14x = 27,924.81 × 13,947.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,655.14x = 389,479,053.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,479,053.49/18,655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,877.84

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