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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.74, 27,002.75 and 14,923.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.74, 27,002.75 and 14,923.73 is: 22,344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.74 : 27,002.75 = 14,923.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.74/27,002.75 = 14,923.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.74x = 27,002.75 × 14,923.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.74x = 402,981,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,981,750.26/18,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,344.75

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