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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.48, 27,827.43 and 14,853.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.48, 27,827.43 and 14,853.79 is: 22,329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.48 : 27,827.43 = 14,853.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.48/27,827.43 = 14,853.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.48x = 27,827.43 × 14,853.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.48x = 413,342,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,342,801.46/18,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,329.00

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