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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.80, 27,432.27 and 14,756.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.80, 27,432.27 and 14,756.76 is: 22,165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.80 : 27,432.27 = 14,756.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.80/27,432.27 = 14,756.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.80x = 27,432.27 × 14,756.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.80x = 404,811,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,811,424.65/18,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,165.90

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