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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.96, 27,355.44 and 14,083.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.96, 27,355.44 and 14,083.03 is: 21,124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.96 : 27,355.44 = 14,083.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.96/27,355.44 = 14,083.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.96x = 27,355.44 × 14,083.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.96x = 385,247,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,247,482.18/18,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.55

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