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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,509.73, 27,824.81 and 14,852.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,509.73, 27,824.81 and 14,852.04 is: 22,326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,509.73 : 27,824.81 = 14,852.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,509.73/27,824.81 = 14,852.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,509.73x = 27,824.81 × 14,852.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,509.73x = 413,255,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,255,116.85/18,509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,326.37

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