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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.24, 27,422.76 and 13,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.24, 27,422.76 and 13,344.68 is: 19,999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.24 : 27,422.76 = 13,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.24/27,422.76 = 13,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.24x = 27,422.76 × 13,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.24x = 365,947,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,947,956.92/18,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.08

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