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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.43, 27,165.86 and 14,604.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.43, 27,165.86 and 14,604.49 is: 21,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.43 : 27,165.86 = 14,604.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.43/27,165.86 = 14,604.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.43x = 27,165.86 × 14,604.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.43x = 396,743,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,743,530.71/18,147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,862.24

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