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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,014.70, 27,022.05 and 12,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,014.70, 27,022.05 and 12,474.30 is: 18,711.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,014.70 : 27,022.05 = 12,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,014.70/27,022.05 = 12,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,014.70x = 27,022.05 × 12,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,014.70x = 337,081,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,081,158.32/18,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,711.45

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