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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.96, 27,353.94 and 14,082.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.96, 27,353.94 and 14,082.03 is: 21,123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.96 : 27,353.94 = 14,082.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.96/27,353.94 = 14,082.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.96x = 27,353.94 × 14,082.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.96x = 385,199,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,199,003.70/18,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,123.05

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