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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.22, 27,248.46 and 13,736.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.22, 27,248.46 and 13,736.25 is: 20,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.22 : 27,248.46 = 13,736.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.22/27,248.46 = 13,736.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.22x = 27,248.46 × 13,736.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.22x = 374,291,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,291,658.68/18,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.59

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