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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381, 27,487.40 and 13,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381, 27,487.40 and 13,704.20 is: 20,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381 : 27,487.40 = 13,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381/27,487.40 = 13,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381x = 27,487.40 × 13,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381x = 376,692,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,692,621.12/18,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.59

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