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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.46, 27,106.09 and 13,906.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.46, 27,106.09 and 13,906.62 is: 20,829.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.46 : 27,106.09 = 13,906.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.46/27,106.09 = 13,906.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.46x = 27,106.09 × 13,906.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.46x = 376,954,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,954,093.32/18,097.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.12

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