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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,506.02, 27,759.23 and 14,803.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,506.02, 27,759.23 and 14,803.51 is: 22,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,506.02 : 27,759.23 = 14,803.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,506.02/27,759.23 = 14,803.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,506.02x = 27,759.23 × 14,803.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,506.02x = 410,934,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,934,038.90/18,506.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,205.42

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