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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.21, 26,997.71 and 14,892.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.21, 26,997.71 and 14,892.93 is: 22,285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.21 : 26,997.71 = 14,892.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.21/26,997.71 = 14,892.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.21x = 26,997.71 × 14,892.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.21x = 402,074,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,074,930.73/18,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,285.24

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