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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.36, 27,368.04 and 14,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.36, 27,368.04 and 14,091.44 is: 21,137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.36 : 27,368.04 = 14,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.36/27,368.04 = 14,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.36x = 27,368.04 × 14,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.36x = 385,655,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,655,093.58/18,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.16

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