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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.14, 27,802.51 and 14,818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.14, 27,802.51 and 14,818.24 is: 22,197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.14 : 27,802.51 = 14,818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.14/27,802.51 = 14,818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.14x = 27,802.51 × 14,818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.14x = 411,984,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,984,263.49/18,560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.26

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