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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.19, 27,272.09 and 14,884.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.19, 27,272.09 and 14,884.30 is: 22,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.19 : 27,272.09 = 14,884.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.19/27,272.09 = 14,884.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.19x = 27,272.09 × 14,884.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.19x = 405,925,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,925,969.19/18,099.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.85

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