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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.96, 27,350.94 and 14,080.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.96, 27,350.94 and 14,080.03 is: 21,120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.96 : 27,350.94 = 14,080.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.96/27,350.94 = 14,080.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.96x = 27,350.94 × 14,080.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.96x = 385,102,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,102,000.55/18,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.04

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