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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,077.76, 27,122.40 and 14,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,077.76, 27,122.40 and 14,394.24 is: 21,595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,077.76 : 27,122.40 = 14,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,077.76/27,122.40 = 14,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,077.76x = 27,122.40 × 14,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,077.76x = 390,406,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,406,334.98/18,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.95

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