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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.96, 27,103.84 and 13,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.96, 27,103.84 and 13,905.12 is: 20,826.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.96 : 27,103.84 = 13,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.96/27,103.84 = 13,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.96x = 27,103.84 × 13,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.96x = 376,882,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,882,147.66/18,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.87

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