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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.45, 27,393.52 and 14,748.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.45, 27,393.52 and 14,748.11 is: 22,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.45 : 27,393.52 = 14,748.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.45/27,393.52 = 14,748.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.45x = 27,393.52 × 14,748.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.45x = 404,002,561.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,002,561.31/18,266.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.20

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