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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.23, 27,003.14 and 14,498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.23, 27,003.14 and 14,498.17 is: 21,716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.23 : 27,003.14 = 14,498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.23/27,003.14 = 14,498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.23x = 27,003.14 × 14,498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.23x = 391,495,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,495,974.26/18,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,716.92

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