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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,391.52, 27,601.14 and 13,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,391.52, 27,601.14 and 13,473.76 is: 20,220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,391.52 : 27,601.14 = 13,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,391.52/27,601.14 = 13,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,391.52x = 27,601.14 × 13,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,391.52x = 371,891,136.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,891,136.09/18,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.79

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