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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.10, 27,413.55 and 13,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.10, 27,413.55 and 13,329.30 is: 20,017.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.10 : 27,413.55 = 13,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.10/27,413.55 = 13,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.10x = 27,413.55 × 13,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.10x = 365,403,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,403,432.02/18,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,017.61

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