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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.91, 27,045.38 and 14,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.91, 27,045.38 and 14,677.60 is: 22,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.91 : 27,045.38 = 14,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.91/27,045.38 = 14,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.91x = 27,045.38 × 14,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.91x = 396,961,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,961,196.10/18,006.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.94

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