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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.72, 27,026.90 and 14,912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.72, 27,026.90 and 14,912.44 is: 22,314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.72 : 27,026.90 = 14,912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.72/27,026.90 = 14,912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.72x = 27,026.90 × 14,912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.72x = 403,037,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,037,024.64/18,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.43

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