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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.64, 27,323.46 and 13,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.64, 27,323.46 and 13,018.72 is: 19,514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.64 : 27,323.46 = 13,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.64/27,323.46 = 13,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.64x = 27,323.46 × 13,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.64x = 355,716,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,716,475.17/18,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,514.15

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