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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,129.71, 27,169.05 and 14,415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,129.71, 27,169.05 and 14,415.46 is: 21,602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,129.71 : 27,169.05 = 14,415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,129.71/27,169.05 = 14,415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,129.71x = 27,169.05 × 14,415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,129.71x = 391,654,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,654,353.51/18,129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,602.90

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