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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,156.60, 27,234.90 and 13,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,156.60, 27,234.90 and 13,145.40 is: 19,718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,156.60 : 27,234.90 = 13,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,156.60/27,234.90 = 13,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,156.60x = 27,234.90 × 13,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,156.60x = 358,013,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,013,654.46/18,156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.10

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