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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.27, 27,007.18 and 14,709.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.27, 27,007.18 and 14,709.35 is: 22,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.27 : 27,007.18 = 14,709.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.27/27,007.18 = 14,709.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.27x = 27,007.18 × 14,709.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.27x = 397,257,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,257,854.55/18,029.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.06

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