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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,199.31, 27,303.49 and 14,465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,199.31, 27,303.49 and 14,465.18 is: 21,701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,199.31 : 27,303.49 = 14,465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,199.31/27,303.49 = 14,465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,199.31x = 27,303.49 × 14,465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,199.31x = 394,949,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,949,760.96/18,199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,701.37

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