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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.44, 27,267.94 and 14,881.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.44, 27,267.94 and 14,881.55 is: 22,423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.44 : 27,267.94 = 14,881.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.44/27,267.94 = 14,881.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.44x = 27,267.94 × 14,881.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.44x = 405,789,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,789,212.51/18,096.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.70

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