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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.71, 27,008.94 and 14,900.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.71, 27,008.94 and 14,900.43 is: 22,296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.71 : 27,008.94 = 14,900.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.71/27,008.94 = 14,900.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.71x = 27,008.94 × 14,900.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.71x = 402,444,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,444,819.84/18,049.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,296.47

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