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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.80, 27,263.70 and 13,801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.80, 27,263.70 and 13,801.80 is: 20,702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.80 : 27,263.70 = 13,801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.80/27,263.70 = 13,801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.80x = 27,263.70 × 13,801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.80x = 376,288,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,288,134.66/18,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.70

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