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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.54, 27,153.50 and 14,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.54, 27,153.50 and 14,135.68 is: 21,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.54 : 27,153.50 = 14,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.54/27,153.50 = 14,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.54x = 27,153.50 × 14,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.54x = 383,833,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,833,150.14/18,095.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.48

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