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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.30, 25,233.02 and 14,927.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.30, 25,233.02 and 14,927.15 is: 20,609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.30 : 25,233.02 = 14,927.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.30/25,233.02 = 14,927.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.30x = 25,233.02 × 14,927.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.30x = 376,657,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,657,118.92/18,276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,609.05

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