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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,185.49, 27,266.07 and 14,679.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,185.49, 27,266.07 and 14,679.81 is: 22,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,185.49 : 27,266.07 = 14,679.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,185.49/27,266.07 = 14,679.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,185.49x = 27,266.07 × 14,679.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,185.49x = 400,260,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,260,727.05/18,185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.90

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