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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.72, 27,243.19 and 13,308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.72, 27,243.19 and 13,308.72 is: 19,890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.72 : 27,243.19 = 13,308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.72/27,243.19 = 13,308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.72x = 27,243.19 × 13,308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.72x = 362,571,954.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,571,954.35/18,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.15

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