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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.40, 27,525.60 and 13,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.40, 27,525.60 and 13,166.40 is: 19,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.40 : 27,525.60 = 13,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.40/27,525.60 = 13,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.40x = 27,525.60 × 13,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.40x = 362,413,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,413,059.84/18,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.60

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