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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.32, 27,095.20 and 13,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.32, 27,095.20 and 13,700.48 is: 20,513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.32 : 27,095.20 = 13,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.32/27,095.20 = 13,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.32x = 27,095.20 × 13,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.32x = 371,217,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,217,245.70/18,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.41

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