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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.91, 27,046.88 and 14,678.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.91, 27,046.88 and 14,678.60 is: 22,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.91 : 27,046.88 = 14,678.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.91/27,046.88 = 14,678.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.91x = 27,046.88 × 14,678.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.91x = 397,010,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,010,332.77/18,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,046.44

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