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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.40, 27,228.60 and 14,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.40, 27,228.60 and 14,912.40 is: 22,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.40 : 27,228.60 = 14,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.40/27,228.60 = 14,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.40x = 27,228.60 × 14,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.40x = 406,043,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,043,774.64/18,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,368.60

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