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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.71, 27,167.55 and 14,414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.71, 27,167.55 and 14,414.46 is: 21,601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.71 : 27,167.55 = 14,414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.71/27,167.55 = 14,414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.71x = 27,167.55 × 14,414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.71x = 391,605,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,605,487.92/18,128.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.40

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