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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.90, 27,385.15 and 14,126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.90, 27,385.15 and 14,126.07 is: 21,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.90 : 27,385.15 = 14,126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.90/27,385.15 = 14,126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.90x = 27,385.15 × 14,126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.90x = 386,844,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,844,475.23/18,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,166.92

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