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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.40, 27,311.70 and 14,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.40, 27,311.70 and 14,924.60 is: 22,360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.40 : 27,311.70 = 14,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.40/27,311.70 = 14,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.40x = 27,311.70 × 14,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.40x = 407,616,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,616,197.82/18,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,360.37

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