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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.40, 27,998.10 and 13,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.40, 27,998.10 and 13,416.60 is: 20,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.40 : 27,998.10 = 13,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.40/27,998.10 = 13,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.40x = 27,998.10 × 13,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.40x = 375,639,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,639,308.46/18,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,124.90

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