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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.24, 27,410.76 and 13,336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.24, 27,410.76 and 13,336.70 is: 19,987.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.24 : 27,410.76 = 13,336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.24/27,410.76 = 13,336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.24x = 27,410.76 × 13,336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.24x = 365,569,082.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,569,082.89/18,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.11

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