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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.40, 27,309.60 and 14,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.40, 27,309.60 and 14,966.40 is: 22,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.40 : 27,309.60 = 14,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.40/27,309.60 = 14,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.40x = 27,309.60 × 14,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.40x = 408,726,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,726,397.44/18,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.60

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