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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.60, 27,693.72 and 14,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.60, 27,693.72 and 14,747.40 is: 22,120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.60 : 27,693.72 = 14,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.60/27,693.72 = 14,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.60x = 27,693.72 × 14,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.60x = 408,410,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,410,366.33/18,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.96

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