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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.20, 27,307.80 and 14,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.20, 27,307.80 and 14,446.80 is: 21,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.20 : 27,307.80 = 14,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.20/27,307.80 = 14,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.20x = 27,307.80 × 14,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.20x = 394,510,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,510,325.04/18,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,670.20

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