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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.22, 27,267.91 and 14,881.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.22, 27,267.91 and 14,881.42 is: 22,423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.22 : 27,267.91 = 14,881.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.22/27,267.91 = 14,881.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.22x = 27,267.91 × 14,881.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.22x = 405,785,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,785,221.23/18,096.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.76

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