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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.36, 27,664.30 and 13,461.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.36, 27,664.30 and 13,461.30 is: 20,159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.36 : 27,664.30 = 13,461.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.36/27,664.30 = 13,461.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.36x = 27,664.30 × 13,461.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.36x = 372,397,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,397,441.59/18,472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.71

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