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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,165.96, 27,268.38 and 14,744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,165.96, 27,268.38 and 14,744.52 is: 22,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,165.96 : 27,268.38 = 14,744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,165.96/27,268.38 = 14,744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,165.96x = 27,268.38 × 14,744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,165.96x = 402,059,174.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,059,174.28/18,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,132.56

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