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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,072.08, 27,161.58 and 14,971.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,072.08, 27,161.58 and 14,971.94 is: 22,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072.08 : 27,161.58 = 14,971.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072.08/27,161.58 = 14,971.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072.08x = 27,161.58 × 14,971.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072.08x = 406,661,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,661,546.07/18,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.20

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