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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.80, 27,266.70 and 13,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.80, 27,266.70 and 13,220.60 is: 19,830.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.80 : 27,266.70 = 13,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.80/27,266.70 = 13,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.80x = 27,266.70 × 13,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.80x = 360,482,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,482,134.02/18,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.90

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