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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.60, 27,356.40 and 14,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.60, 27,356.40 and 14,954.40 is: 22,431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.60 : 27,356.40 = 14,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.60/27,356.40 = 14,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.60x = 27,356.40 × 14,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.60x = 409,098,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,098,548.16/18,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.60

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