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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,436.35, 27,626.48 and 13,509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,436.35, 27,626.48 and 13,509.24 is: 20,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,436.35 : 27,626.48 = 13,509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,436.35/27,626.48 = 13,509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,436.35x = 27,626.48 × 13,509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,436.35x = 373,212,681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,212,681.13/18,436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.31

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