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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,461.70, 27,692.55 and 14,703.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,461.70, 27,692.55 and 14,703.30 is: 22,054.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,461.70 : 27,692.55 = 14,703.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,461.70/27,692.55 = 14,703.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,461.70x = 27,692.55 × 14,703.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,461.70x = 407,171,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,171,870.42/18,461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,054.95

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