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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,101.40, 27,152.10 and 13,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,101.40, 27,152.10 and 13,727.40 is: 20,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,101.40 : 27,152.10 = 13,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,101.40/27,152.10 = 13,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,101.40x = 27,152.10 × 13,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,101.40x = 372,727,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,727,737.54/18,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.10

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