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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.64, 27,264.76 and 14,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.64, 27,264.76 and 14,026.12 is: 21,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.64 : 27,264.76 = 14,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.64/27,264.76 = 14,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.64x = 27,264.76 × 14,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.64x = 382,418,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,418,795.53/18,200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.28

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