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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,038.40, 27,057.60 and 13,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,038.40, 27,057.60 and 13,664.40 is: 20,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,038.40 : 27,057.60 = 13,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,038.40/27,057.60 = 13,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,038.40x = 27,057.60 × 13,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,038.40x = 369,725,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,725,869.44/18,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.60

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