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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.70, 27,258.12 and 13,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.70, 27,258.12 and 13,246.20 is: 19,808.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.70 : 27,258.12 = 13,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.70/27,258.12 = 13,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.70x = 27,258.12 × 13,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.70x = 361,066,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,066,509.14/18,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.67

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