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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,173.92, 27,260.88 and 14,909.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,173.92, 27,260.88 and 14,909.64 is: 22,364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,173.92 : 27,260.88 = 14,909.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,173.92/27,260.88 = 14,909.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,173.92x = 27,260.88 × 14,909.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,173.92x = 406,449,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,449,906.88/18,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.46

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