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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.64, 27,026.22 and 14,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.64, 27,026.22 and 14,944.14 is: 22,360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.64 : 27,026.22 = 14,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.64/27,026.22 = 14,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.64x = 27,026.22 × 14,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.64x = 403,883,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,883,615.35/18,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,360.17

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