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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.40, 27,144.60 and 13,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.40, 27,144.60 and 13,722.40 is: 20,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.40 : 27,144.60 = 13,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.40/27,144.60 = 13,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.40x = 27,144.60 × 13,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.40x = 372,489,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,489,059.04/18,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.60

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