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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.90, 27,001.53 and 14,110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.90, 27,001.53 and 14,110.98 is: 21,138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.90 : 27,001.53 = 14,110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.90/27,001.53 = 14,110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.90x = 27,001.53 × 14,110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.90x = 381,018,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,018,049.80/18,024.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,138.43

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