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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,216.49, 27,295.95 and 13,753.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,216.49, 27,295.95 and 13,753.03 is: 20,607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,216.49 : 27,295.95 = 13,753.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,216.49/27,295.95 = 13,753.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,216.49x = 27,295.95 × 13,753.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,216.49x = 375,402,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,402,019.23/18,216.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.81

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