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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.21, 27,003.70 and 14,896.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.21, 27,003.70 and 14,896.93 is: 22,291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.21 : 27,003.70 = 14,896.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.21/27,003.70 = 14,896.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.21x = 27,003.70 × 14,896.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.21x = 402,272,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,272,228.64/18,046.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,291.23

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