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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.35, 27,738.82 and 14,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.35, 27,738.82 and 14,482.44 is: 21,685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.35 : 27,738.82 = 14,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.35/27,738.82 = 14,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.35x = 27,738.82 × 14,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.35x = 401,725,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,725,814.42/18,525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,685.19

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