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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.18, 27,011.54 and 14,712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.18, 27,011.54 and 14,712.26 is: 22,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.18 : 27,011.54 = 14,712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.18/27,011.54 = 14,712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.18x = 27,011.54 × 14,712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.18x = 397,400,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,400,799.48/18,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.42

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