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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.78, 27,104.50 and 14,124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.78, 27,104.50 and 14,124.36 is: 21,186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.78 : 27,104.50 = 14,124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.78/27,104.50 = 14,124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.78x = 27,104.50 × 14,124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.78x = 382,833,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,833,715.62/18,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.41

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