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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.30, 27,942.30 and 14,510.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.30, 27,942.30 and 14,510.70 is: 21,725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.30 : 27,942.30 = 14,510.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.30/27,942.30 = 14,510.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.30x = 27,942.30 × 14,510.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.30x = 405,462,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,462,332.61/18,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,725.11

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