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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.52, 27,354.76 and 14,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.52, 27,354.76 and 14,082.56 is: 21,123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.52 : 27,354.76 = 14,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.52/27,354.76 = 14,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.52x = 27,354.76 × 14,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.52x = 385,225,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,225,048.99/18,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,123.82

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