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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,181.35, 27,259.88 and 14,675.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,181.35, 27,259.88 and 14,675.67 is: 22,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,181.35 : 27,259.88 = 14,675.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,181.35/27,259.88 = 14,675.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,181.35x = 27,259.88 × 14,675.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,181.35x = 400,056,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,056,929.74/18,181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.70

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