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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,509.28, 27,697.98 and 13,566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,509.28, 27,697.98 and 13,566.66 is: 20,301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,509.28 : 27,697.98 = 13,566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,509.28/27,697.98 = 13,566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,509.28x = 27,697.98 × 13,566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,509.28x = 375,769,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,769,077.35/18,509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.66

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