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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.20, 27,802.98 and 14,828.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.20, 27,802.98 and 14,828.22 is: 22,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.20 : 27,802.98 = 14,828.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.20/27,802.98 = 14,828.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.20x = 27,802.98 × 14,828.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.20x = 412,268,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,268,704.10/18,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.47

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