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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.24, 27,207.90 and 13,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.24, 27,207.90 and 13,772.20 is: 20,612.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.24 : 27,207.90 = 13,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.24/27,207.90 = 13,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.24x = 27,207.90 × 13,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.24x = 374,712,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,712,640.38/18,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,612.12

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