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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.14, 27,316.74 and 13,014.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.14, 27,316.74 and 13,014.22 is: 19,507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.14 : 27,316.74 = 13,014.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.14/27,316.74 = 13,014.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.14x = 27,316.74 × 13,014.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.14x = 355,506,064.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,506,064.04/18,224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,507.43

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