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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.20, 27,416.70 and 13,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.20, 27,416.70 and 13,132.20 is: 19,657.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.20 : 27,416.70 = 13,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.20/27,416.70 = 13,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.20x = 27,416.70 × 13,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.20x = 360,041,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,041,587.74/18,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.00

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