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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.22, 27,213.30 and 14,444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.22, 27,213.30 and 14,444.98 is: 21,647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.22 : 27,213.30 = 14,444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.22/27,213.30 = 14,444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.22x = 27,213.30 × 14,444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.22x = 393,095,574.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,095,574.23/18,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,647.16

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