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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.92, 26,975.16 and 14,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.92, 26,975.16 and 14,688 is: 22,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.92 : 26,975.16 = 14,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.92/26,975.16 = 14,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.92x = 26,975.16 × 14,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.92x = 396,211,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,211,150.08/18,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,002.05

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