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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,192.72, 27,252.96 and 14,018.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,192.72, 27,252.96 and 14,018.25 is: 20,999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,192.72 : 27,252.96 = 14,018.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,192.72/27,252.96 = 14,018.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,192.72x = 27,252.96 × 14,018.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,192.72x = 382,038,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,038,806.52/18,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.54

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