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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.99, 27,014.25 and 14,714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.99, 27,014.25 and 14,714.07 is: 22,041.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.99 : 27,014.25 = 14,714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.99/27,014.25 = 14,714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.99x = 27,014.25 × 14,714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.99x = 397,489,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,489,565.50/18,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.13

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