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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.43, 27,167.36 and 14,605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.43, 27,167.36 and 14,605.49 is: 21,863.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.43 : 27,167.36 = 14,605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.43/27,167.36 = 14,605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.43x = 27,167.36 × 14,605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.43x = 396,792,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,792,604.81/18,148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.74

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