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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,537.53, 27,806.42 and 14,835.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,537.53, 27,806.42 and 14,835.02 is: 22,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,537.53 : 27,806.42 = 14,835.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,537.53/27,806.42 = 14,835.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,537.53x = 27,806.42 × 14,835.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,537.53x = 412,508,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,508,694.88/18,537.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.63

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