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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.22, 27,266.40 and 14,880.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.22, 27,266.40 and 14,880.42 is: 22,422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.22 : 27,266.40 = 14,880.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.22/27,266.40 = 14,880.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.22x = 27,266.40 × 14,880.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.22x = 405,735,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,735,483.89/18,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,422.25

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