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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.28, 27,506.58 and 13,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.28, 27,506.58 and 13,748.44 is: 20,624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.28 : 27,506.58 = 13,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.28/27,506.58 = 13,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.28x = 27,506.58 × 13,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.28x = 378,172,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,172,564.74/18,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.28

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