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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,416.80, 27,625.20 and 13,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,416.80, 27,625.20 and 13,271.20 is: 19,906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,416.80 : 27,625.20 = 13,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,416.80/27,625.20 = 13,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,416.80x = 27,625.20 × 13,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,416.80x = 366,619,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,619,554.24/18,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,906.80

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