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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.14, 27,376.26 and 14,102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.14, 27,376.26 and 14,102.86 is: 21,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.14 : 27,376.26 = 14,102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.14/27,376.26 = 14,102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.14x = 27,376.26 × 14,102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.14x = 386,083,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,083,562.10/18,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.10

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