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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.21, 27,027.66 and 14,912.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.21, 27,027.66 and 14,912.93 is: 22,315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.21 : 27,027.66 = 14,912.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.21/27,027.66 = 14,912.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.21x = 27,027.66 × 14,912.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.21x = 403,061,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,061,601.64/18,062.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.19

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