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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,119.08, 27,179.47 and 14,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,119.08, 27,179.47 and 14,950.64 is: 22,426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,119.08 : 27,179.47 = 14,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,119.08/27,179.47 = 14,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,119.08x = 27,179.47 × 14,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,119.08x = 406,350,366.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,350,366.04/18,119.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.66

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