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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.95, 27,434.19 and 13,375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.95, 27,434.19 and 13,375.33 is: 20,031.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.95 : 27,434.19 = 13,375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.95/27,434.19 = 13,375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.95x = 27,434.19 × 13,375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.95x = 366,941,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,941,344.53/18,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.79

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