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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,071.08, 27,160.08 and 14,970.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,071.08, 27,160.08 and 14,970.94 is: 22,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,071.08 : 27,160.08 = 14,970.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,071.08/27,160.08 = 14,970.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,071.08x = 27,160.08 × 14,970.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,071.08x = 406,611,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,611,928.08/18,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.70

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