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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,203.40, 27,309.15 and 14,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,203.40, 27,309.15 and 14,266.80 is: 21,403.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,203.40 : 27,309.15 = 14,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,203.40/27,309.15 = 14,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,203.40x = 27,309.15 × 14,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,203.40x = 389,614,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,614,181.22/18,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,403.37

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