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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.72, 27,994.20 and 13,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.72, 27,994.20 and 13,687.60 is: 20,502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.72 : 27,994.20 = 13,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.72/27,994.20 = 13,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.72x = 27,994.20 × 13,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.72x = 383,173,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,173,411.92/18,688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.92

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