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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.54, 27,014.28 and 14,925.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.54, 27,014.28 and 14,925.06 is: 22,387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.54 : 27,014.28 = 14,925.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.54/27,014.28 = 14,925.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.54x = 27,014.28 × 14,925.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.54x = 403,189,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,189,749.86/18,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,387.57

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