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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.23, 27,270.21 and 14,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.23, 27,270.21 and 14,029.76 is: 21,016.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.23 : 27,270.21 = 14,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.23/27,270.21 = 14,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.23x = 27,270.21 × 14,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.23x = 382,594,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,594,501.45/18,204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.79

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