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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,326.68, 27,429.90 and 13,919.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,326.68, 27,429.90 and 13,919.92 is: 20,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,326.68 : 27,429.90 = 13,919.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,326.68/27,429.90 = 13,919.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,326.68x = 27,429.90 × 13,919.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,326.68x = 381,822,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,822,013.61/18,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.22

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