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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,360.80, 27,541.20 and 13,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,360.80, 27,541.20 and 13,215.20 is: 19,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,360.80 : 27,541.20 = 13,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,360.80/27,541.20 = 13,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,360.80x = 27,541.20 × 13,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,360.80x = 363,962,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,962,466.24/18,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.80

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