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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.06, 26,975.91 and 14,479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.06, 26,975.91 and 14,479.96 is: 21,689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.06 : 26,975.91 = 14,479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.06/26,975.91 = 14,479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.06x = 26,975.91 × 14,479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.06x = 390,610,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,610,030.32/18,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,689.64

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