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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.80, 27,011.70 and 13,342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.80, 27,011.70 and 13,342.20 is: 20,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.80 : 27,011.70 = 13,342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.80/27,011.70 = 13,342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.80x = 27,011.70 × 13,342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.80x = 360,395,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,395,503.74/18,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.30

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