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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,499.02, 27,748.73 and 14,796.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,499.02, 27,748.73 and 14,796.51 is: 22,194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,499.02 : 27,748.73 = 14,796.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,499.02/27,748.73 = 14,796.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,499.02x = 27,748.73 × 14,796.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,499.02x = 410,584,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,584,360.93/18,499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,194.92

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