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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.47, 27,236.85 and 13,304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.47, 27,236.85 and 13,304.47 is: 19,883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.47 : 27,236.85 = 13,304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.47/27,236.85 = 13,304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.47x = 27,236.85 × 13,304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.47x = 362,371,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,371,853.72/18,224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,883.81

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