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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,338.92, 27,517.61 and 13,668.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,338.92, 27,517.61 and 13,668.31 is: 20,509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,338.92 : 27,517.61 = 13,668.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,338.92/27,517.61 = 13,668.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,338.92x = 27,517.61 × 13,668.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,338.92x = 376,119,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,119,223.94/18,338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,509.34

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