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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.27, 27,421.25 and 13,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.27, 27,421.25 and 13,343.72 is: 19,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.27 : 27,421.25 = 13,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.27/27,421.25 = 13,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.27x = 27,421.25 × 13,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.27x = 365,901,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,901,278.23/18,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.59

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