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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.70, 27,111.48 and 14,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.70, 27,111.48 and 14,566.54 is: 21,899.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.70 : 27,111.48 = 14,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.70/27,111.48 = 14,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.70x = 27,111.48 × 14,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.70x = 394,920,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,920,457.88/18,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,899.03

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