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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,457.02, 27,628.98 and 14,914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,457.02, 27,628.98 and 14,914.08 is: 22,325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,457.02 : 27,628.98 = 14,914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,457.02/27,628.98 = 14,914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,457.02x = 27,628.98 × 14,914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,457.02x = 412,060,818.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,060,818.04/18,457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,325.43

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