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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.82, 27,371.73 and 14,093.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.82, 27,371.73 and 14,093.89 is: 21,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.82 : 27,371.73 = 14,093.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.82/27,371.73 = 14,093.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.82x = 27,371.73 × 14,093.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.82x = 385,774,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,774,151.73/18,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,140.84

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