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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.16, 27,004.19 and 14,873.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.16, 27,004.19 and 14,873.67 is: 22,277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.16 : 27,004.19 = 14,873.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.16/27,004.19 = 14,873.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.16x = 27,004.19 × 14,873.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.16x = 401,651,336.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,651,336.31/18,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,277.87

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