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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,671.58, 27,961.25 and 13,916.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,671.58, 27,961.25 and 13,916.34 is: 20,840.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,671.58 : 27,961.25 = 13,916.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,671.58/27,961.25 = 13,916.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,671.58x = 27,961.25 × 13,916.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,671.58x = 389,118,261.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,118,261.83/18,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.14

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