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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.66, 27,301 and 14,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.66, 27,301 and 14,463.52 is: 21,698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.66 : 27,301 = 14,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.66/27,301 = 14,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.66x = 27,301 × 14,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.66x = 394,868,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,868,559.52/18,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.86

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