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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.16, 27,011.68 and 14,878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.16, 27,011.68 and 14,878.67 is: 22,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.16 : 27,011.68 = 14,878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.16/27,011.68 = 14,878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.16x = 27,011.68 × 14,878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.16x = 401,897,872.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,897,872.87/18,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,285.37

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