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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.40, 27,317.70 and 14,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.40, 27,317.70 and 14,928.60 is: 22,366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.40 : 27,317.70 = 14,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.40/27,317.70 = 14,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.40x = 27,317.70 × 14,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.40x = 407,815,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,815,016.22/18,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.37

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