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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.93, 27,356.89 and 14,083.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.93, 27,356.89 and 14,083.99 is: 21,125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.93 : 27,356.89 = 14,083.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.93/27,356.89 = 14,083.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.93x = 27,356.89 × 14,083.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.93x = 385,294,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,294,165.19/18,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.98

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