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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.36, 27,892.41 and 13,657.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.36, 27,892.41 and 13,657.76 is: 20,468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.36 : 27,892.41 = 13,657.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.36/27,892.41 = 13,657.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.36x = 27,892.41 × 13,657.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.36x = 380,947,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,947,841.60/18,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.57

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