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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.02, 27,747.23 and 14,795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.02, 27,747.23 and 14,795.51 is: 22,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.02 : 27,747.23 = 14,795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.02/27,747.23 = 14,795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.02x = 27,747.23 × 14,795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.02x = 410,534,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,534,206.22/18,498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.42

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