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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.20, 27,223.53 and 14,018.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.20, 27,223.53 and 14,018.37 is: 21,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.20 : 27,223.53 = 14,018.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.20/27,223.53 = 14,018.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.20x = 27,223.53 × 14,018.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.20x = 381,629,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,629,361.59/18,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,005.35

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