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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.60, 27,244.80 and 13,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.60, 27,244.80 and 13,216.80 is: 19,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.60 : 27,244.80 = 13,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.60/27,244.80 = 13,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.60x = 27,244.80 × 13,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.60x = 360,089,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,089,072.64/18,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.80

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