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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,636.92, 27,930.60 and 13,683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,636.92, 27,930.60 and 13,683.32 is: 20,506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,636.92 : 27,930.60 = 13,683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,636.92/27,930.60 = 13,683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,636.92x = 27,930.60 × 13,683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,636.92x = 382,183,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,183,337.59/18,636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.79

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