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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,331.80, 27,530.10 and 14,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,331.80, 27,530.10 and 14,181.90 is: 21,297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,331.80 : 27,530.10 = 14,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,331.80/27,530.10 = 14,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,331.80x = 27,530.10 × 14,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,331.80x = 390,429,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,429,125.19/18,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.92

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