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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.37, 27,332.06 and 14,067.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.37, 27,332.06 and 14,067.45 is: 21,101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.37 : 27,332.06 = 14,067.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.37/27,332.06 = 14,067.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.37x = 27,332.06 × 14,067.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.37x = 384,492,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,492,387.45/18,221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,101.18

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