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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.28, 27,399.96 and 13,805.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.28, 27,399.96 and 13,805.36 is: 20,730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.28 : 27,399.96 = 13,805.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.28/27,399.96 = 13,805.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.28x = 27,399.96 × 13,805.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.28x = 378,266,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,266,311.79/18,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.01

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