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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.71, 27,416.40 and 13,910.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.71, 27,416.40 and 13,910.89 is: 20,820.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.71 : 27,416.40 = 13,910.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.71/27,416.40 = 13,910.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.71x = 27,416.40 × 13,910.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.71x = 381,386,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,386,524.60/18,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,820.64

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