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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510.48, 27,825.93 and 14,852.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510.48, 27,825.93 and 14,852.79 is: 22,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510.48 : 27,825.93 = 14,852.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510.48/27,825.93 = 14,852.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510.48x = 27,825.93 × 14,852.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510.48x = 413,292,694.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,292,694.84/18,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.50

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