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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.60, 27,346.39 and 14,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.60, 27,346.39 and 14,933.80 is: 22,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.60 : 27,346.39 = 14,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.60/27,346.39 = 14,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.60x = 27,346.39 × 14,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.60x = 408,385,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,385,518.98/18,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.32

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