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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.63, 27,200.40 and 14,436.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.63, 27,200.40 and 14,436.37 is: 21,634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.63 : 27,200.40 = 14,436.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.63/27,200.40 = 14,436.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.63x = 27,200.40 × 14,436.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.63x = 392,675,038.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,675,038.55/18,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.24

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