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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.60, 27,064.02 and 13,686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.60, 27,064.02 and 13,686.96 is: 20,530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.60 : 27,064.02 = 13,686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.60/27,064.02 = 13,686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.60x = 27,064.02 × 13,686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.60x = 370,424,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,424,159.18/18,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,530.53

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