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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,184.20, 27,276.30 and 14,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,184.20, 27,276.30 and 14,903.70 is: 22,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,184.20 : 27,276.30 = 14,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,184.20/27,276.30 = 14,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,184.20x = 27,276.30 × 14,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,184.20x = 406,517,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,517,792.31/18,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,355.55

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