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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,077.91, 27,069.71 and 14,548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,077.91, 27,069.71 and 14,548.64 is: 21,785.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,077.91 : 27,069.71 = 14,548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,077.91/27,069.71 = 14,548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,077.91x = 27,069.71 × 14,548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,077.91x = 393,827,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,827,465.69/18,077.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,785.01

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