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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.08, 26,999.46 and 14,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.08, 26,999.46 and 14,889.88 is: 22,298.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.08 : 26,999.46 = 14,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.08/26,999.46 = 14,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.08x = 26,999.46 × 14,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.08x = 402,018,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,018,719.46/18,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.35

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