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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.46, 27,353.19 and 14,081.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.46, 27,353.19 and 14,081.54 is: 21,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.46 : 27,353.19 = 14,081.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.46/27,353.19 = 14,081.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.46x = 27,353.19 × 14,081.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.46x = 385,174,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,174,902.35/18,235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.31

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