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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.40, 27,167.10 and 13,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.40, 27,167.10 and 13,121.80 is: 19,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.40 : 27,167.10 = 13,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.40/27,167.10 = 13,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.40x = 27,167.10 × 13,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.40x = 356,481,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,481,252.78/18,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.70

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