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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,077.41, 27,068.96 and 14,548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,077.41, 27,068.96 and 14,548.14 is: 21,784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,077.41 : 27,068.96 = 14,548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,077.41/27,068.96 = 14,548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,077.41x = 27,068.96 × 14,548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,077.41x = 393,803,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,803,015.19/18,077.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,784.26

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