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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,138.24, 27,150.80 and 13,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,138.24, 27,150.80 and 13,967.44 is: 20,907.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,138.24 : 27,150.80 = 13,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,138.24/27,150.80 = 13,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,138.24x = 27,150.80 × 13,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,138.24x = 379,227,169.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,227,169.95/18,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,907.61

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