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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.01, 27,040.51 and 13,127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.01, 27,040.51 and 13,127.83 is: 19,691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.01 : 27,040.51 = 13,127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.01/27,040.51 = 13,127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.01x = 27,040.51 × 13,127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.01x = 354,983,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,983,218.39/18,027.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.74

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