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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.03, 27,989.74 and 14,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.03, 27,989.74 and 14,997.04 is: 22,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.03 : 27,989.74 = 14,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.03/27,989.74 = 14,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.03x = 27,989.74 × 14,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.03x = 419,763,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,763,250.37/18,706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.00

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