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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.60, 27,087.90 and 14,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.60, 27,087.90 and 14,775.40 is: 22,163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.60 : 27,087.90 = 14,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.60/27,087.90 = 14,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.60x = 27,087.90 × 14,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.60x = 400,234,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,234,557.66/18,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.10

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