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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.03, 26,996.84 and 14,493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.03, 26,996.84 and 14,493.93 is: 21,710.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.03 : 26,996.84 = 14,493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.03/26,996.84 = 14,493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.03x = 26,996.84 × 14,493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.03x = 391,290,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,290,309.18/18,023.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,710.57

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