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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.92, 27,008.16 and 14,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.92, 27,008.16 and 14,710 is: 22,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.92 : 27,008.16 = 14,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.92/27,008.16 = 14,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.92x = 27,008.16 × 14,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.92x = 397,290,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,290,033.60/18,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,035.04

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