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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.30, 27,355.61 and 14,726.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.30, 27,355.61 and 14,726.41 is: 22,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.30 : 27,355.61 = 14,726.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.30/27,355.61 = 14,726.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.30x = 27,355.61 × 14,726.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.30x = 402,849,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,849,855.03/18,276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.20

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