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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.18, 27,357.26 and 14,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.18, 27,357.26 and 14,084.24 is: 21,126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.18 : 27,357.26 = 14,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.18/27,357.26 = 14,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.18x = 27,357.26 × 14,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.18x = 385,306,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,306,215.58/18,238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.35

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