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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.44, 27,428.05 and 13,664.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.44, 27,428.05 and 13,664.63 is: 20,434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.44 : 27,428.05 = 13,664.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.44/27,428.05 = 13,664.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.44x = 27,428.05 × 13,664.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.44x = 374,794,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,794,240.52/18,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.29

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