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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.71, 27,022.41 and 14,909.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.71, 27,022.41 and 14,909.43 is: 22,309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.71 : 27,022.41 = 14,909.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.71/27,022.41 = 14,909.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.71x = 27,022.41 × 14,909.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.71x = 402,888,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,888,730.33/18,058.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.94

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