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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.72, 27,946.44 and 14,915.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.72, 27,946.44 and 14,915.70 is: 22,373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.72 : 27,946.44 = 14,915.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.72/27,946.44 = 14,915.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.72x = 27,946.44 × 14,915.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.72x = 416,840,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,840,715.11/18,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,373.84

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