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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.44, 27,102.51 and 14,123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.44, 27,102.51 and 14,123.02 is: 21,184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.44 : 27,102.51 = 14,123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.44/27,102.51 = 14,123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.44x = 27,102.51 × 14,123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.44x = 382,769,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,769,223.02/18,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.41

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