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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.51, 27,396.77 and 14,110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.51, 27,396.77 and 14,110.56 is: 21,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.51 : 27,396.77 = 14,110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.51/27,396.77 = 14,110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.51x = 27,396.77 × 14,110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.51x = 386,583,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,583,696.34/18,264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.84

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