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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,093.60, 27,140.40 and 14,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,093.60, 27,140.40 and 14,983.20 is: 22,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,093.60 : 27,140.40 = 14,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,093.60/27,140.40 = 14,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,093.60x = 27,140.40 × 14,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,093.60x = 406,650,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,650,041.28/18,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,474.80

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