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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.14, 27,325.71 and 13,020.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.14, 27,325.71 and 13,020.22 is: 19,516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.14 : 27,325.71 = 13,020.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.14/27,325.71 = 13,020.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.14x = 27,325.71 × 13,020.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.14x = 355,786,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,786,755.86/18,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,516.40

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