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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,555.39, 27,731.21 and 13,568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,555.39, 27,731.21 and 13,568.27 is: 20,277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555.39 : 27,731.21 = 13,568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555.39/27,731.21 = 13,568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555.39x = 27,731.21 × 13,568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555.39x = 376,264,544.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,264,544.71/18,555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.91

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