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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,402.69, 27,618.03 and 13,485.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,402.69, 27,618.03 and 13,485.18 is: 20,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,402.69 : 27,618.03 = 13,485.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,402.69/27,618.03 = 13,485.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,402.69x = 27,618.03 × 13,485.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,402.69x = 372,434,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,434,209.36/18,402.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.03

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