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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.82, 27,326.36 and 14,069.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.82, 27,326.36 and 14,069.58 is: 21,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.82 : 27,326.36 = 14,069.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.82/27,326.36 = 14,069.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.82x = 27,326.36 × 14,069.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.82x = 384,470,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,470,408.13/18,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.25

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