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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.36, 27,389.04 and 14,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.36, 27,389.04 and 14,204.32 is: 21,306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.36 : 27,389.04 = 14,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.36/27,389.04 = 14,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.36x = 27,389.04 × 14,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.36x = 389,042,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,042,688.65/18,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,306.48

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