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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.10, 27,264.15 and 14,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.10, 27,264.15 and 14,458.20 is: 21,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.10 : 27,264.15 = 14,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.10/27,264.15 = 14,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.10x = 27,264.15 × 14,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.10x = 394,190,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,190,533.53/18,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,687.30

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