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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.55, 27,010.59 and 14,711.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.55, 27,010.59 and 14,711.63 is: 22,037.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.55 : 27,010.59 = 14,711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.55/27,010.59 = 14,711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.55x = 27,010.59 × 14,711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.55x = 397,369,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,369,671.11/18,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,037.47

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