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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.30, 27,325.61 and 14,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.30, 27,325.61 and 14,069.08 is: 21,082.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.30 : 27,325.61 = 14,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.30/27,325.61 = 14,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.30x = 27,325.61 × 14,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.30x = 384,446,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,446,193.14/18,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.53

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