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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.40, 27,349.20 and 14,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.40, 27,349.20 and 14,949.60 is: 22,397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.40 : 27,349.20 = 14,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.40/27,349.20 = 14,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.40x = 27,349.20 × 14,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.40x = 408,859,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,859,600.32/18,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,397.87

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