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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.99, 27,350.97 and 14,080.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.99, 27,350.97 and 14,080.06 is: 21,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.99 : 27,350.97 = 14,080.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.99/27,350.97 = 14,080.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.99x = 27,350.97 × 14,080.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.99x = 385,103,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,103,298.66/18,233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.08

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