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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.40, 27,138.60 and 13,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.40, 27,138.60 and 13,718.40 is: 20,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.40 : 27,138.60 = 13,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.40/27,138.60 = 13,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.40x = 27,138.60 × 13,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.40x = 372,298,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,298,170.24/18,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.60

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