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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,133.72, 27,175.04 and 14,419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,133.72, 27,175.04 and 14,419.46 is: 21,608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,133.72 : 27,175.04 = 14,419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,133.72/27,175.04 = 14,419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,133.72x = 27,175.04 × 14,419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,133.72x = 391,849,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,849,402.28/18,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,608.88

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