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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.90, 26,988.03 and 14,101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.90, 26,988.03 and 14,101.98 is: 21,124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.90 : 26,988.03 = 14,101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.90/26,988.03 = 14,101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.90x = 26,988.03 × 14,101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.90x = 380,584,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,584,659.30/18,015.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.93

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