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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,354.80, 27,532.20 and 13,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,354.80, 27,532.20 and 13,209.20 is: 19,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354.80 : 27,532.20 = 13,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354.80/27,532.20 = 13,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354.80x = 27,532.20 × 13,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354.80x = 363,678,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,678,336.24/18,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.80

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