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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.24, 27,802.17 and 14,347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.24, 27,802.17 and 14,347.76 is: 21,499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.24 : 27,802.17 = 14,347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.24/27,802.17 = 14,347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.24x = 27,802.17 × 14,347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.24x = 398,898,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,898,862.64/18,554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,499.07

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