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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.26, 26,998.70 and 14,495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.26, 26,998.70 and 14,495.21 is: 21,712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.26 : 26,998.70 = 14,495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.26/26,998.70 = 14,495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.26x = 26,998.70 × 14,495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.26x = 391,351,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,351,618.76/18,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.50

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