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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.01, 27,008.30 and 14,710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.01, 27,008.30 and 14,710.09 is: 22,035.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.01 : 27,008.30 = 14,710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.01/27,008.30 = 14,710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.01x = 27,008.30 × 14,710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.01x = 397,294,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,294,523.75/18,030.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,035.18

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