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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,018.45, 27,002.16 and 14,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,018.45, 27,002.16 and 14,118.30 is: 21,157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,018.45 : 27,002.16 = 14,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,018.45/27,002.16 = 14,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,018.45x = 27,002.16 × 14,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,018.45x = 381,224,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,224,595.53/18,018.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.46

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