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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.20, 27,413.10 and 13,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.20, 27,413.10 and 13,325.40 is: 19,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.20 : 27,413.10 = 13,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.20/27,413.10 = 13,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.20x = 27,413.10 × 13,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.20x = 365,290,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,290,522.74/18,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.98

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