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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.23, 27,848.06 and 14,867.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.23, 27,848.06 and 14,867.54 is: 22,349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.23 : 27,848.06 = 14,867.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.23/27,848.06 = 14,867.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.23x = 27,848.06 × 14,867.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.23x = 414,032,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,032,145.97/18,525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.64

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