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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.09, 27,291.15 and 14,532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.09, 27,291.15 and 14,532.71 is: 21,761.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.09 : 27,291.15 = 14,532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.09/27,291.15 = 14,532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.09x = 27,291.15 × 14,532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.09x = 396,614,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,614,232.06/18,225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,761.99

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