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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,433.84, 27,650.73 and 14,718.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,433.84, 27,650.73 and 14,718.66 is: 22,077.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,433.84 : 27,650.73 = 14,718.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,433.84/27,650.73 = 14,718.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,433.84x = 27,650.73 × 14,718.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,433.84x = 406,981,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,981,693.62/18,433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.97

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