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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.80, 27,047.70 and 14,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.80, 27,047.70 and 14,921.40 is: 22,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.80 : 27,047.70 = 14,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.80/27,047.70 = 14,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.80x = 27,047.70 × 14,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.80x = 403,589,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,589,550.78/18,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.10

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