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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.16, 27,368.72 and 14,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.16, 27,368.72 and 14,097.84 is: 21,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.16 : 27,368.72 = 14,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.16/27,368.72 = 14,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.16x = 27,368.72 × 14,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.16x = 385,839,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,839,835.56/18,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.52

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