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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,014.67, 26,966.62 and 15,357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,014.67, 26,966.62 and 15,357.46 is: 22,988.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,014.67 : 26,966.62 = 15,357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,014.67/26,966.62 = 15,357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,014.67x = 26,966.62 × 15,357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,014.67x = 414,138,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,138,787.99/18,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.97

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