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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,201.14, 27,265.51 and 14,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,201.14, 27,265.51 and 14,026.62 is: 21,012.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,201.14 : 27,265.51 = 14,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,201.14/27,265.51 = 14,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,201.14x = 27,265.51 × 14,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,201.14x = 382,442,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,442,947.88/18,201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.03

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