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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.80, 27,232.20 and 14,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.80, 27,232.20 and 14,218.20 is: 21,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.80 : 27,232.20 = 14,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.80/27,232.20 = 14,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.80x = 27,232.20 × 14,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.80x = 387,192,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,192,866.04/18,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.30

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