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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.46, 27,351.69 and 14,080.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.46, 27,351.69 and 14,080.53 is: 21,120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.46 : 27,351.69 = 14,080.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.46/27,351.69 = 14,080.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.46x = 27,351.69 × 14,080.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.46x = 385,126,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,126,291.60/18,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.80

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