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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,130.71, 27,170.55 and 14,416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,130.71, 27,170.55 and 14,416.46 is: 21,604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,130.71 : 27,170.55 = 14,416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,130.71/27,170.55 = 14,416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,130.71x = 27,170.55 × 14,416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,130.71x = 391,703,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,703,147.25/18,130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.40

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