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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,190.56, 27,260.94 and 13,744.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,190.56, 27,260.94 and 13,744.56 is: 20,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.56 : 27,260.94 = 13,744.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.56/27,260.94 = 13,744.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.56x = 27,260.94 × 13,744.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.56x = 374,689,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,689,625.49/18,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.03

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