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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.44, 27,217.96 and 13,178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.44, 27,217.96 and 13,178.64 is: 19,762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.44 : 27,217.96 = 13,178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.44/27,217.96 = 13,178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.44x = 27,217.96 × 13,178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.44x = 358,695,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,695,696.37/18,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.37

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