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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,100.94, 27,274.73 and 14,886.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,100.94, 27,274.73 and 14,886.06 is: 22,430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,100.94 : 27,274.73 = 14,886.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,100.94/27,274.73 = 14,886.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,100.94x = 27,274.73 × 14,886.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,100.94x = 406,013,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,013,267.26/18,100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.51

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