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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.80, 27,494.70 and 13,721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.80, 27,494.70 and 13,721.80 is: 20,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.80 : 27,494.70 = 13,721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.80/27,494.70 = 13,721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.80x = 27,494.70 × 13,721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.80x = 377,276,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,276,774.46/18,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.70

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