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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,126.09, 27,209.02 and 14,401.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,126.09, 27,209.02 and 14,401.81 is: 21,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,126.09 : 27,209.02 = 14,401.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,126.09/27,209.02 = 14,401.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,126.09x = 27,209.02 × 14,401.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,126.09x = 391,859,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,859,136.33/18,126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.51

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