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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.76, 26,996.46 and 14,493.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.76, 26,996.46 and 14,493.71 is: 21,710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.76 : 26,996.46 = 14,493.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.76/26,996.46 = 14,493.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.76x = 26,996.46 × 14,493.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.76x = 391,278,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,278,727.28/18,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,710.26

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