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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,360.40, 27,540.60 and 13,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,360.40, 27,540.60 and 13,176.40 is: 19,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,360.40 : 27,540.60 = 13,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,360.40/27,540.60 = 13,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,360.40x = 27,540.60 × 13,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,360.40x = 362,885,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,885,961.84/18,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.60

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