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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.16, 27,005.68 and 14,874.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.16, 27,005.68 and 14,874.67 is: 22,279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.16 : 27,005.68 = 14,874.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.16/27,005.68 = 14,874.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.16x = 27,005.68 × 14,874.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.16x = 401,700,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,700,578.13/18,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,279.37

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