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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.18, 27,013.04 and 14,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.18, 27,013.04 and 14,713.26 is: 22,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.18 : 27,013.04 = 14,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.18/27,013.04 = 14,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.18x = 27,013.04 × 14,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.18x = 397,449,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,449,880.91/18,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,039.92

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