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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.80, 27,916.20 and 13,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.80, 27,916.20 and 13,945.20 is: 20,917.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.80 : 27,916.20 = 13,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.80/27,916.20 = 13,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.80x = 27,916.20 × 13,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.80x = 389,296,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,296,992.24/18,610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,917.80

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