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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.38, 27,518.38 and 13,418.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.38, 27,518.38 and 13,418.69 is: 20,138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.38 : 27,518.38 = 13,418.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.38/27,518.38 = 13,418.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.38x = 27,518.38 × 13,418.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.38x = 369,260,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,260,439.38/18,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.14

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