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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.82, 27,329.36 and 14,071.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.82, 27,329.36 and 14,071.58 is: 21,086.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.82 : 27,329.36 = 14,071.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.82/27,329.36 = 14,071.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.82x = 27,329.36 × 14,071.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.82x = 384,567,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,567,275.59/18,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.25

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