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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.10, 27,208.65 and 13,732.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.10, 27,208.65 and 13,732.70 is: 20,599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.10 : 27,208.65 = 13,732.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.10/27,208.65 = 13,732.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.10x = 27,208.65 × 13,732.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.10x = 373,648,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,648,227.86/18,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.05

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