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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.44, 27,264.92 and 14,879.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.44, 27,264.92 and 14,879.55 is: 22,420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.44 : 27,264.92 = 14,879.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.44/27,264.92 = 14,879.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.44x = 27,264.92 × 14,879.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.44x = 405,689,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,689,777.58/18,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.69

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