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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.78, 27,803.80 and 14,833.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.78, 27,803.80 and 14,833.27 is: 22,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.78 : 27,803.80 = 14,833.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.78/27,803.80 = 14,833.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.78x = 27,803.80 × 14,833.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.78x = 412,421,133.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,421,133.41/18,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,250.01

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