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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.37, 27,409.46 and 13,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.37, 27,409.46 and 13,335.82 is: 19,985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.37 : 27,409.46 = 13,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.37/27,409.46 = 13,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.37x = 27,409.46 × 13,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.37x = 365,527,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,527,489.65/18,289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.79

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