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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.94, 27,270.20 and 14,883.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.94, 27,270.20 and 14,883.06 is: 22,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.94 : 27,270.20 = 14,883.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.94/27,270.20 = 14,883.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.94x = 27,270.20 × 14,883.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.94x = 405,864,022.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,864,022.81/18,097.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.98

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