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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.18, 27,411.14 and 14,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.18, 27,411.14 and 14,143.44 is: 21,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.18 : 27,411.14 = 14,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.18/27,411.14 = 14,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.18x = 27,411.14 × 14,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.18x = 387,687,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,687,813.92/18,293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,193.02

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