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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.70, 27,367.04 and 14,090.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.70, 27,367.04 and 14,090.76 is: 21,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.70 : 27,367.04 = 14,090.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.70/27,367.04 = 14,090.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.70x = 27,367.04 × 14,090.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.70x = 385,622,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,622,530.40/18,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.15

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