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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.90, 27,367.37 and 14,100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.90, 27,367.37 and 14,100.09 is: 21,161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.90 : 27,367.37 = 14,100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.90/27,367.37 = 14,100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.90x = 27,367.37 × 14,100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.90x = 385,882,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,882,380.06/18,234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,161.75

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