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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.23, 27,325.85 and 14,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.23, 27,325.85 and 14,063.30 is: 21,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.23 : 27,325.85 = 14,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.23/27,325.85 = 14,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.23x = 27,325.85 × 14,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.23x = 384,291,521.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,291,521.83/18,217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,094.95

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