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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.16, 27,010.18 and 14,877.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.16, 27,010.18 and 14,877.67 is: 22,283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.16 : 27,010.18 = 14,877.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.16/27,010.18 = 14,877.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.16x = 27,010.18 × 14,877.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.16x = 401,848,544.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,848,544.68/18,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,283.87

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