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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,448.67, 27,691.83 and 13,503.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,448.67, 27,691.83 and 13,503.62 is: 20,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,448.67 : 27,691.83 = 13,503.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,448.67/27,691.83 = 13,503.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,448.67x = 27,691.83 × 13,503.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,448.67x = 373,939,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,939,810.97/18,448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.21

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