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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,133.38, 27,147.24 and 13,474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,133.38, 27,147.24 and 13,474.05 is: 20,171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,133.38 : 27,147.24 = 13,474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,133.38/27,147.24 = 13,474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,133.38x = 27,147.24 × 13,474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,133.38x = 365,783,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,783,269.12/18,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,171.82

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