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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.38, 27,191.04 and 14,430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.38, 27,191.04 and 14,430.12 is: 21,624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.38 : 27,191.04 = 14,430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.38/27,191.04 = 14,430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.38x = 27,191.04 × 14,430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.38x = 392,369,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,369,970.12/18,144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.88

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