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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.68, 27,074.34 and 13,693.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.68, 27,074.34 and 13,693.86 is: 20,540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.68 : 27,074.34 = 13,693.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.68/27,074.34 = 13,693.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.68x = 27,074.34 × 13,693.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.68x = 370,752,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,752,221.55/18,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.65

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