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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.18, 27,441.74 and 14,348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.18, 27,441.74 and 14,348.67 is: 21,490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.18 : 27,441.74 = 14,348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.18/27,441.74 = 14,348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.18x = 27,441.74 × 14,348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.18x = 393,752,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,752,471.49/18,322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,490.48

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