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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.80, 27,368.70 and 13,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.80, 27,368.70 and 13,637.80 is: 20,456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.80 : 27,368.70 = 13,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.80/27,368.70 = 13,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.80x = 27,368.70 × 13,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.80x = 373,248,856.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,248,856.86/18,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.70

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