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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,504.52, 27,756.98 and 14,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,504.52, 27,756.98 and 14,802 is: 22,203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,504.52 : 27,756.98 = 14,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,504.52/27,756.98 = 14,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,504.52x = 27,756.98 × 14,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,504.52x = 410,858,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,858,817.96/18,504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,203.16

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