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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,079.15, 27,015.07 and 13,781.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,079.15, 27,015.07 and 13,781.09 is: 20,592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,079.15 : 27,015.07 = 13,781.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,079.15/27,015.07 = 13,781.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,079.15x = 27,015.07 × 13,781.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,079.15x = 372,297,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,297,111.03/18,079.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.62

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