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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,495.48, 27,803.36 and 14,837.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,495.48, 27,803.36 and 14,837.72 is: 22,304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,495.48 : 27,803.36 = 14,837.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,495.48/27,803.36 = 14,837.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,495.48x = 27,803.36 × 14,837.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,495.48x = 412,538,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,538,577.34/18,495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,304.83

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