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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.20, 27,563.70 and 13,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.20, 27,563.70 and 13,230.20 is: 19,803.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.20 : 27,563.70 = 13,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.20/27,563.70 = 13,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.20x = 27,563.70 × 13,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.20x = 364,673,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,673,263.74/18,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,803.92

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