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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.30, 27,446.73 and 13,360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.30, 27,446.73 and 13,360.70 is: 20,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.30 : 27,446.73 = 13,360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.30/27,446.73 = 13,360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.30x = 27,446.73 × 13,360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.30x = 366,707,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,707,525.51/18,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.02

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