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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.40, 27,350.70 and 14,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.40, 27,350.70 and 14,950.60 is: 22,399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.40 : 27,350.70 = 14,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.40/27,350.70 = 14,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.40x = 27,350.70 × 14,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.40x = 408,909,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,909,375.42/18,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.37

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