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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.52, 27,467.04 and 13,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.52, 27,467.04 and 13,049.52 is: 19,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.52 : 27,467.04 = 13,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.52/27,467.04 = 13,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.52x = 27,467.04 × 13,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.52x = 358,431,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,431,687.82/18,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.70

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