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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.82, 27,323.37 and 14,067.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.82, 27,323.37 and 14,067.57 is: 21,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.82 : 27,323.37 = 14,067.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.82/27,323.37 = 14,067.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.82x = 27,323.37 × 14,067.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.82x = 384,373,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,373,420.11/18,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.25

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