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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,216.60, 27,282.37 and 14,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,216.60, 27,282.37 and 14,023.34 is: 21,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,216.60 : 27,282.37 = 14,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,216.60/27,282.37 = 14,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,216.60x = 27,282.37 × 14,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,216.60x = 382,589,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,589,950.52/18,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.27

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