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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.22, 27,050.94 and 14,530.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.22, 27,050.94 and 14,530.14 is: 21,764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.22 : 27,050.94 = 14,530.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.22/27,050.94 = 14,530.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.22x = 27,050.94 × 14,530.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.22x = 393,053,945.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,053,945.33/18,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,764.72

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