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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,418.52, 27,627.98 and 14,744.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,418.52, 27,627.98 and 14,744.11 is: 22,116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,418.52 : 27,627.98 = 14,744.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,418.52/27,627.98 = 14,744.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,418.52x = 27,627.98 × 14,744.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,418.52x = 407,349,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,349,939.34/18,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,116.32

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