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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.40, 27,015.60 and 13,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.40, 27,015.60 and 13,636.40 is: 20,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.40 : 27,015.60 = 13,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.40/27,015.60 = 13,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.40x = 27,015.60 × 13,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.40x = 368,395,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,395,527.84/18,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.60

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