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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,196.30, 27,265.59 and 14,046.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,196.30, 27,265.59 and 14,046.47 is: 21,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,196.30 : 27,265.59 = 14,046.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,196.30/27,265.59 = 14,046.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,196.30x = 27,265.59 × 14,046.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,196.30x = 382,985,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,985,155.64/18,196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,047.42

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