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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.37, 27,356.04 and 14,083.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.37, 27,356.04 and 14,083.43 is: 21,125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.37 : 27,356.04 = 14,083.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.37/27,356.04 = 14,083.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.37x = 27,356.04 × 14,083.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.37x = 385,266,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,266,978.02/18,237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.14

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