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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.03, 26,995.34 and 14,492.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.03, 26,995.34 and 14,492.93 is: 21,709.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.03 : 26,995.34 = 14,492.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.03/26,995.34 = 14,492.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.03x = 26,995.34 × 14,492.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.03x = 391,241,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,241,474.20/18,022.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,709.07

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