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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,182.62, 27,831.92 and 13,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,182.62, 27,831.92 and 13,468.52 is: 18,573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,182.62 : 27,831.92 = 13,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,182.62/27,831.92 = 13,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,182.62x = 27,831.92 × 13,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,182.62x = 374,854,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,854,771.16/20,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.15

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