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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.10, 27,256.50 and 14,673.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.10, 27,256.50 and 14,673.42 is: 22,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.10 : 27,256.50 = 14,673.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.10/27,256.50 = 14,673.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.10x = 27,256.50 × 14,673.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.10x = 399,946,072.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,946,072.23/18,179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,000.32

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