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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.35, 27,261.38 and 14,676.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.35, 27,261.38 and 14,676.67 is: 22,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.35 : 27,261.38 = 14,676.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.35/27,261.38 = 14,676.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.35x = 27,261.38 × 14,676.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.35x = 400,106,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,106,204.62/18,182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.20

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