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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.60, 27,424.80 and 13,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.60, 27,424.80 and 13,675.20 is: 20,496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.60 : 27,424.80 = 13,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.60/27,424.80 = 13,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.60x = 27,424.80 × 13,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.60x = 375,039,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,039,624.96/18,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.66

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