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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.68, 27,410.40 and 14,142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.68, 27,410.40 and 14,142.92 is: 21,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.68 : 27,410.40 = 14,142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.68/27,410.40 = 14,142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.68x = 27,410.40 × 14,142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.68x = 387,663,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,663,094.37/18,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.25

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