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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.01, 27,831.16 and 14,856.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.01, 27,831.16 and 14,856.25 is: 22,332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.01 : 27,831.16 = 14,856.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.01/27,831.16 = 14,856.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.01x = 27,831.16 × 14,856.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.01x = 413,466,670.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,466,670.75/18,514.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,332.64

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