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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.60, 27,423.90 and 13,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.60, 27,423.90 and 13,908.60 is: 20,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.60 : 27,423.90 = 13,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.60/27,423.90 = 13,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.60x = 27,423.90 × 13,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.60x = 381,428,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,428,055.54/18,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.90

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