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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.02, 27,395.19 and 13,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.02, 27,395.19 and 13,266.18 is: 19,904.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.02 : 27,395.19 = 13,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.02/27,395.19 = 13,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.02x = 27,395.19 × 13,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.02x = 363,429,521.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,429,521.67/18,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,904.11

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