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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.17, 27,010.04 and 14,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.17, 27,010.04 and 14,711.25 is: 22,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.17 : 27,010.04 = 14,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.17/27,010.04 = 14,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.17x = 27,010.04 × 14,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.17x = 397,351,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,351,377.39/18,031.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.92

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