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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510.92, 27,766.38 and 14,795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510.92, 27,766.38 and 14,795.75 is: 22,193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510.92 : 27,766.38 = 14,795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510.92/27,766.38 = 14,795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510.92x = 27,766.38 × 14,795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510.92x = 410,824,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,824,416.89/18,510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.63

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