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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.62, 27,702.30 and 14,740.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.62, 27,702.30 and 14,740.84 is: 22,133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.62 : 27,702.30 = 14,740.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.62/27,702.30 = 14,740.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.62x = 27,702.30 × 14,740.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.62x = 408,355,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,355,171.93/18,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.53

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