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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.94, 27,261.15 and 14,877.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.94, 27,261.15 and 14,877.05 is: 22,416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.94 : 27,261.15 = 14,877.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.94/27,261.15 = 14,877.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.94x = 27,261.15 × 14,877.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.94x = 405,565,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,565,417.22/18,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,416.91

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