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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,220.14, 27,310.74 and 13,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,220.14, 27,310.74 and 13,010.22 is: 19,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220.14 : 27,310.74 = 13,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220.14/27,310.74 = 13,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220.14x = 27,310.74 × 13,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220.14x = 355,318,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,318,735.76/18,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.43

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