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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.24, 27,334.84 and 14,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.24, 27,334.84 and 14,069.32 is: 21,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.24 : 27,334.84 = 14,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.24/27,334.84 = 14,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.24x = 27,334.84 × 14,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.24x = 384,582,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,582,611.11/18,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,103.96

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