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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.24, 27,588.60 and 13,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.24, 27,588.60 and 13,948.80 is: 20,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.24 : 27,588.60 = 13,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.24/27,588.60 = 13,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.24x = 27,588.60 × 13,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.24x = 384,827,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,827,863.68/18,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.92

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