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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.80, 27,227.70 and 13,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.80, 27,227.70 and 13,543.80 is: 20,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.80 : 27,227.70 = 13,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.80/27,227.70 = 13,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.80x = 27,227.70 × 13,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.80x = 368,766,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,766,523.26/18,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,315.70

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