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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.64, 27,027.72 and 14,945.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.64, 27,027.72 and 14,945.14 is: 22,361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.64 : 27,027.72 = 14,945.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.64/27,027.72 = 14,945.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.64x = 27,027.72 × 14,945.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.64x = 403,933,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,933,059.28/18,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.66

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