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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.72, 26,997.88 and 14,494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.72, 26,997.88 and 14,494.62 is: 21,711.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.72 : 26,997.88 = 14,494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.72/26,997.88 = 14,494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.72x = 26,997.88 × 14,494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.72x = 391,323,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,323,803.94/18,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,711.61

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