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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,656.01, 25,727.54 and 14,400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,656.01, 25,727.54 and 14,400.27 is: 19,858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,656.01 : 25,727.54 = 14,400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,656.01/25,727.54 = 14,400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,656.01x = 25,727.54 × 14,400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,656.01x = 370,483,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,483,522.44/18,656.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.67

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