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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.82, 27,367.23 and 14,090.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.82, 27,367.23 and 14,090.89 is: 21,136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.82 : 27,367.23 = 14,090.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.82/27,367.23 = 14,090.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.82x = 27,367.23 × 14,090.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.82x = 385,628,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,628,627.53/18,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.34

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