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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.68, 27,356.52 and 14,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.68, 27,356.52 and 14,083.74 is: 21,125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.68 : 27,356.52 = 14,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.68/27,356.52 = 14,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.68x = 27,356.52 × 14,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.68x = 385,282,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,282,114.98/18,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.62

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