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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.45, 27,380.03 and 13,886.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.45, 27,380.03 and 13,886.64 is: 20,784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.45 : 27,380.03 = 13,886.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.45/27,380.03 = 13,886.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.45x = 27,380.03 × 13,886.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.45x = 380,216,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,216,550.37/18,293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.31

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