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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,093.40, 27,096.90 and 14,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,093.40, 27,096.90 and 14,637.40 is: 21,921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,093.40 : 27,096.90 = 14,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,093.40/27,096.90 = 14,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,093.40x = 27,096.90 × 14,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,093.40x = 396,628,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,628,164.06/18,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.15

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