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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.20, 27,091.80 and 14,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.20, 27,091.80 and 14,999.40 is: 22,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.20 : 27,091.80 = 14,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.20/27,091.80 = 14,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.20x = 27,091.80 × 14,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.20x = 406,360,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,360,744.92/18,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.10

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