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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.20, 27,422.10 and 13,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.20, 27,422.10 and 13,331.40 is: 20,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.20 : 27,422.10 = 13,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.20/27,422.10 = 13,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.20x = 27,422.10 × 13,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.20x = 365,574,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,574,983.94/18,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.98

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