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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,132.93, 27,146.58 and 13,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,132.93, 27,146.58 and 13,473.60 is: 20,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,132.93 : 27,146.58 = 13,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,132.93/27,146.58 = 13,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,132.93x = 27,146.58 × 13,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,132.93x = 365,762,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,762,160.29/18,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,171.16

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