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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.70, 27,114.48 and 14,568.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.70, 27,114.48 and 14,568.54 is: 21,902.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.70 : 27,114.48 = 14,568.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.70/27,114.48 = 14,568.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.70x = 27,114.48 × 14,568.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.70x = 395,018,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,018,386.46/18,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.03

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