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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,522.73, 27,844.31 and 14,865.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,522.73, 27,844.31 and 14,865.04 is: 22,345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,522.73 : 27,844.31 = 14,865.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,522.73/27,844.31 = 14,865.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,522.73x = 27,844.31 × 14,865.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,522.73x = 413,906,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,906,707.60/18,522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,345.88

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