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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.94, 27,267.18 and 14,881.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.94, 27,267.18 and 14,881.05 is: 22,422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.94 : 27,267.18 = 14,881.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.94/27,267.18 = 14,881.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.94x = 27,267.18 × 14,881.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.94x = 405,764,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,764,268.94/18,095.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,422.95

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