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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.90, 27,018.24 and 14,316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.90, 27,018.24 and 14,316.68 is: 21,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.90 : 27,018.24 = 14,316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.90/27,018.24 = 14,316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.90x = 27,018.24 × 14,316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.90x = 386,811,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,811,496.24/18,011.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,475.33

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