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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.46, 27,468.50 and 13,897.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.46, 27,468.50 and 13,897.26 is: 20,845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.46 : 27,468.50 = 13,897.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.46/27,468.50 = 13,897.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.46x = 27,468.50 × 13,897.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.46x = 381,736,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,736,886.31/18,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.75

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