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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,679.05, 27,965.93 and 14,526.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,679.05, 27,965.93 and 14,526.45 is: 21,748.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,679.05 : 27,965.93 = 14,526.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,679.05/27,965.93 = 14,526.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,679.05x = 27,965.93 × 14,526.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,679.05x = 406,245,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,245,611.22/18,679.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,748.73

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