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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.60, 27,014.40 and 14,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.60, 27,014.40 and 14,726.40 is: 22,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.60 : 27,014.40 = 14,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.60/27,014.40 = 14,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.60x = 27,014.40 × 14,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.60x = 397,824,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,824,860.16/18,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,089.60

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