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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.04, 27,359.14 and 14,089.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.04, 27,359.14 and 14,089.61 is: 21,105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.04 : 27,359.14 = 14,089.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.04/27,359.14 = 14,089.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.04x = 27,359.14 × 14,089.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.04x = 385,479,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,479,612.54/18,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.93

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