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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.21, 27,012.69 and 14,902.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.21, 27,012.69 and 14,902.93 is: 22,300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.21 : 27,012.69 = 14,902.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.21/27,012.69 = 14,902.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.21x = 27,012.69 × 14,902.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.21x = 402,568,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,568,228.18/18,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.22

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