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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,625.04, 27,955.92 and 13,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,625.04, 27,955.92 and 13,680.80 is: 20,534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,625.04 : 27,955.92 = 13,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,625.04/27,955.92 = 13,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,625.04x = 27,955.92 × 13,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,625.04x = 382,459,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,459,350.34/18,625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.69

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