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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.31, 27,321.12 and 14,066.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.31, 27,321.12 and 14,066.07 is: 21,078.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.31 : 27,321.12 = 14,066.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.31/27,321.12 = 14,066.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.31x = 27,321.12 × 14,066.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.31x = 384,300,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,300,786.40/18,232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.01

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