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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.41, 27,311.09 and 13,825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.41, 27,311.09 and 13,825.88 is: 20,684.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.41 : 27,311.09 = 13,825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.41/27,311.09 = 13,825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.41x = 27,311.09 × 13,825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.41x = 377,599,981.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,599,981.14/18,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.27

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