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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.24, 27,481.02 and 13,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.24, 27,481.02 and 13,131.64 is: 19,679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.24 : 27,481.02 = 13,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.24/27,481.02 = 13,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.24x = 27,481.02 × 13,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.24x = 360,870,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,870,861.47/18,337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.67

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