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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.98, 27,808.62 and 14,841.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.98, 27,808.62 and 14,841.23 is: 22,310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.98 : 27,808.62 = 14,841.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.98/27,808.62 = 14,841.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.98x = 27,808.62 × 14,841.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.98x = 412,714,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,714,125.40/18,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,310.10

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