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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,070.08, 27,158.58 and 14,969.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,070.08, 27,158.58 and 14,969.94 is: 22,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,070.08 : 27,158.58 = 14,969.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,070.08/27,158.58 = 14,969.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,070.08x = 27,158.58 × 14,969.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,070.08x = 406,562,313.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,562,313.09/18,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.20

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