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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,504.02, 27,756.23 and 14,801.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,504.02, 27,756.23 and 14,801.51 is: 22,202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,504.02 : 27,756.23 = 14,801.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,504.02/27,756.23 = 14,801.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,504.02x = 27,756.23 × 14,801.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,504.02x = 410,833,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,833,903.12/18,504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.42

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