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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.22, 27,298.54 and 13,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.22, 27,298.54 and 13,211.18 is: 19,792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.22 : 27,298.54 = 13,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.22/27,298.54 = 13,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.22x = 27,298.54 × 13,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.22x = 360,645,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,645,925.68/18,221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,792.63

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