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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.40, 27,059.10 and 13,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.40, 27,059.10 and 13,665.40 is: 20,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.40 : 27,059.10 = 13,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.40/27,059.10 = 13,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.40x = 27,059.10 × 13,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.40x = 369,773,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,773,425.14/18,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.10

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