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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.80, 27,308.70 and 14,515.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.80, 27,308.70 and 14,515.17 is: 21,772.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.80 : 27,308.70 = 14,515.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.80/27,308.70 = 14,515.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.80x = 27,308.70 × 14,515.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.80x = 396,390,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,390,422.98/18,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,772.76

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