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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.44, 27,270.96 and 14,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.44, 27,270.96 and 14,883.56 is: 22,426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.44 : 27,270.96 = 14,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.44/27,270.96 = 14,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.44x = 27,270.96 × 14,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.44x = 405,888,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,888,969.42/18,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.74

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