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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.76, 27,326.64 and 14,063.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.76, 27,326.64 and 14,063.83 is: 21,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.76 : 27,326.64 = 14,063.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.76/27,326.64 = 14,063.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.76x = 27,326.64 × 14,063.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.76x = 384,317,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,317,254.59/18,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.75

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