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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.20, 27,242.70 and 13,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.20, 27,242.70 and 13,016.20 is: 19,483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.20 : 27,242.70 = 13,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.20/27,242.70 = 13,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.20x = 27,242.70 × 13,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.20x = 354,596,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,596,431.74/18,200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,483.11

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