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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.30, 18,452.78 and 13,127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.30, 18,452.78 and 13,127.38 is: 18,192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.30 : 18,452.78 = 13,127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.30/18,452.78 = 13,127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.30x = 18,452.78 × 13,127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.30x = 242,236,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,236,655.12/13,315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.35

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