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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.16, 27,008.68 and 14,876.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.16, 27,008.68 and 14,876.67 is: 22,282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.16 : 27,008.68 = 14,876.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.16/27,008.68 = 14,876.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.16x = 27,008.68 × 14,876.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.16x = 401,799,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,799,219.50/18,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,282.37

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