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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.23, 27,846.56 and 14,866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.23, 27,846.56 and 14,866.54 is: 22,348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.23 : 27,846.56 = 14,866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.23/27,846.56 = 14,866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.23x = 27,846.56 × 14,866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.23x = 413,981,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,981,998.10/18,524.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.14

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