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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.20, 27,377.10 and 13,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.20, 27,377.10 and 13,301.40 is: 19,959.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.20 : 27,377.10 = 13,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.20/27,377.10 = 13,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.20x = 27,377.10 × 13,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.20x = 364,153,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,153,757.94/18,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.97

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