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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.71, 27,020.91 and 14,908.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.71, 27,020.91 and 14,908.43 is: 22,308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.71 : 27,020.91 = 14,908.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.71/27,020.91 = 14,908.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.71x = 27,020.91 × 14,908.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.71x = 402,839,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,839,345.27/18,057.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,308.44

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