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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.80, 27,589.20 and 13,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.80, 27,589.20 and 13,727.20 is: 20,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.80 : 27,589.20 = 13,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.80/27,589.20 = 13,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.80x = 27,589.20 × 13,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.80x = 378,722,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,722,466.24/18,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.80

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