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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.70, 27,265.05 and 14,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.70, 27,265.05 and 14,896.20 is: 22,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.70 : 27,265.05 = 14,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.70/27,265.05 = 14,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.70x = 27,265.05 × 14,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.70x = 406,145,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,145,637.81/18,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,344.30

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