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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.80, 27,521.70 and 13,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.80, 27,521.70 and 13,390.60 is: 20,085.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.80 : 27,521.70 = 13,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.80/27,521.70 = 13,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.80x = 27,521.70 × 13,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.80x = 368,532,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,532,076.02/18,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.90

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