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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,084.39, 27,079.41 and 14,555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,084.39, 27,079.41 and 14,555.13 is: 21,794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,084.39 : 27,079.41 = 14,555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,084.39/27,079.41 = 14,555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,084.39x = 27,079.41 × 14,555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,084.39x = 394,144,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,144,332.87/18,084.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,794.73

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