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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.80, 27,019.20 and 13,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.80, 27,019.20 and 13,404.80 is: 20,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.80 : 27,019.20 = 13,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.80/27,019.20 = 13,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.80x = 27,019.20 × 13,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.80x = 362,186,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,186,972.16/18,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.20

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