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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,212.28, 27,298.98 and 13,002.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,212.28, 27,298.98 and 13,002.36 is: 19,489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,212.28 : 27,298.98 = 13,002.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,212.28/27,298.98 = 13,002.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,212.28x = 27,298.98 × 13,002.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,212.28x = 354,951,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,951,165.59/18,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.66

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