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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.80, 27,245.70 and 13,498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.80, 27,245.70 and 13,498.20 is: 20,247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.80 : 27,245.70 = 13,498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.80/27,245.70 = 13,498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.80x = 27,245.70 × 13,498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.80x = 367,767,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,767,907.74/18,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.30

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