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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,000.23, 26,996.96 and 14,510.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,000.23, 26,996.96 and 14,510.61 is: 21,763.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,000.23 : 26,996.96 = 14,510.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,000.23/26,996.96 = 14,510.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,000.23x = 26,996.96 × 14,510.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,000.23x = 391,742,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,742,394.02/18,000.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,763.19

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