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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.21, 27,005.20 and 14,897.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.21, 27,005.20 and 14,897.93 is: 22,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.21 : 27,005.20 = 14,897.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.21/27,005.20 = 14,897.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.21x = 27,005.20 × 14,897.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.21x = 402,321,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,321,579.24/18,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.73

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