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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.18, 27,252.48 and 14,871.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.18, 27,252.48 and 14,871.29 is: 22,408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.18 : 27,252.48 = 14,871.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.18/27,252.48 = 14,871.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.18x = 27,252.48 × 14,871.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.18x = 405,279,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,279,397.04/18,086.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,408.24

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