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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.06, 27,337.56 and 14,071.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.06, 27,337.56 and 14,071.10 is: 21,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.06 : 27,337.56 = 14,071.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.06/27,337.56 = 14,071.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.06x = 27,337.56 × 14,071.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.06x = 384,669,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,669,540.52/18,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.63

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