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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.38, 27,906.25 and 14,824.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.38, 27,906.25 and 14,824.76 is: 22,242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.38 : 27,906.25 = 14,824.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.38/27,906.25 = 14,824.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.38x = 27,906.25 × 14,824.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.38x = 413,703,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,703,458.75/18,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.86

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