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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.60, 27,635.94 and 13,496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.60, 27,635.94 and 13,496.82 is: 20,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.60 : 27,635.94 = 13,496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.60/27,635.94 = 13,496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.60x = 27,635.94 × 13,496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.60x = 372,997,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,997,307.71/18,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.52

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