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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,101.23, 27,114.48 and 13,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,101.23, 27,114.48 and 13,426.52 is: 20,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,101.23 : 27,114.48 = 13,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,101.23/27,114.48 = 13,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,101.23x = 27,114.48 × 13,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,101.23x = 364,052,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,052,972.44/18,101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,112.06

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