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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.72, 27,025.40 and 14,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.72, 27,025.40 and 14,911.44 is: 22,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.72 : 27,025.40 = 14,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.72/27,025.40 = 14,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.72x = 27,025.40 × 14,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.72x = 402,987,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,987,630.58/18,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,312.93

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