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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,129.72, 27,318.09 and 14,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,129.72, 27,318.09 and 14,914.80 is: 22,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,129.72 : 27,318.09 = 14,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,129.72/27,318.09 = 14,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,129.72x = 27,318.09 × 14,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,129.72x = 407,443,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,443,848.73/18,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.81

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