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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.40, 27,539.10 and 13,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.40, 27,539.10 and 13,175.40 is: 19,763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.40 : 27,539.10 = 13,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.40/27,539.10 = 13,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.40x = 27,539.10 × 13,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.40x = 362,838,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,838,658.14/18,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.10

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