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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.02, 27,020.84 and 13,784.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.02, 27,020.84 and 13,784.98 is: 20,598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.02 : 27,020.84 = 13,784.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.02/27,020.84 = 13,784.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.02x = 27,020.84 × 13,784.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.02x = 372,481,738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,481,738.98/18,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.43

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