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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,475.63, 27,695.45 and 14,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,475.63, 27,695.45 and 14,718.24 is: 22,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,475.63 : 27,695.45 = 14,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,475.63/27,695.45 = 14,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,475.63x = 27,695.45 × 14,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,475.63x = 407,628,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,628,316.80/18,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,063.03

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