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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,104.49, 27,161.17 and 14,626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,104.49, 27,161.17 and 14,626.01 is: 21,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104.49 : 27,161.17 = 14,626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104.49/27,161.17 = 14,626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104.49x = 27,161.17 × 14,626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104.49x = 397,259,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,259,575.37/18,104.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.60

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