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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.71, 27,002.96 and 14,896.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.71, 27,002.96 and 14,896.43 is: 22,290.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.71 : 27,002.96 = 14,896.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.71/27,002.96 = 14,896.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.71x = 27,002.96 × 14,896.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.71x = 402,247,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,247,628.95/18,045.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,290.49

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