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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.40, 27,230.10 and 14,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.40, 27,230.10 and 14,913.40 is: 22,370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.40 : 27,230.10 = 14,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.40/27,230.10 = 14,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.40x = 27,230.10 × 14,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.40x = 406,093,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,093,373.34/18,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.10

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