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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,130.23, 27,179.55 and 14,614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,130.23, 27,179.55 and 14,614.02 is: 21,908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,130.23 : 27,179.55 = 14,614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,130.23/27,179.55 = 14,614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,130.23x = 27,179.55 × 14,614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,130.23x = 397,202,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,202,487.29/18,130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,908.30

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