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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.62, 27,694.80 and 14,735.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.62, 27,694.80 and 14,735.84 is: 22,126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.62 : 27,694.80 = 14,735.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.62/27,694.80 = 14,735.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.62x = 27,694.80 × 14,735.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.62x = 408,106,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,106,141.63/18,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.03

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