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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.69, 27,268.32 and 14,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.69, 27,268.32 and 14,881.80 is: 22,424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.69 : 27,268.32 = 14,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.69/27,268.32 = 14,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.69x = 27,268.32 × 14,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.69x = 405,801,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,801,684.58/18,096.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.08

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