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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,507.06, 27,760.77 and 14,804.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,507.06, 27,760.77 and 14,804.55 is: 22,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,507.06 : 27,760.77 = 14,804.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,507.06/27,760.77 = 14,804.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,507.06x = 27,760.77 × 14,804.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,507.06x = 410,985,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,985,707.50/18,507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,206.97

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