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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,071.26, 27,106.72 and 14,125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,071.26, 27,106.72 and 14,125.83 is: 21,188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,071.26 : 27,106.72 = 14,125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,071.26/27,106.72 = 14,125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,071.26x = 27,106.72 × 14,125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,071.26x = 382,904,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,904,918.58/18,071.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.61

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