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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.40, 27,226.20 and 14,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.40, 27,226.20 and 14,720.40 is: 22,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.40 : 27,226.20 = 14,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.40/27,226.20 = 14,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.40x = 27,226.20 × 14,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.40x = 400,780,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,780,554.48/18,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.50

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