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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.86, 27,334.29 and 14,068.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.86, 27,334.29 and 14,068.92 is: 21,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.86 : 27,334.29 = 14,068.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.86/27,334.29 = 14,068.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.86x = 27,334.29 × 14,068.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.86x = 384,563,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,563,939.27/18,222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,103.39

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