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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.20, 27,414.30 and 13,355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.20, 27,414.30 and 13,355.45 is: 20,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.20 : 27,414.30 = 13,355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.20/27,414.30 = 13,355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.20x = 27,414.30 × 13,355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.20x = 366,130,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,130,312.94/18,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.18

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