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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.94, 27,273.22 and 14,885.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.94, 27,273.22 and 14,885.06 is: 22,429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.94 : 27,273.22 = 14,885.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.94/27,273.22 = 14,885.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.94x = 27,273.22 × 14,885.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.94x = 405,963,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,963,516.09/18,099.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,429.00

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