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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.92, 27,326.89 and 14,064.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.92, 27,326.89 and 14,064.00 is: 21,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.92 : 27,326.89 = 14,064.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.92/27,326.89 = 14,064.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.92x = 27,326.89 × 14,064.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.92x = 384,325,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,325,209.17/18,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.00

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