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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.20, 27,350.70 and 13,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.20, 27,350.70 and 13,088.20 is: 19,591.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.20 : 27,350.70 = 13,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.20/27,350.70 = 13,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.20x = 27,350.70 × 13,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.20x = 357,971,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,971,431.74/18,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.04

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