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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,358.80, 27,538.20 and 13,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,358.80, 27,538.20 and 13,213.20 is: 19,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,358.80 : 27,538.20 = 13,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,358.80/27,538.20 = 13,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,358.80x = 27,538.20 × 13,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,358.80x = 363,867,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,867,744.24/18,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,819.80

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