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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.80, 27,666.90 and 13,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.80, 27,666.90 and 13,260.60 is: 19,873.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.80 : 27,666.90 = 13,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.80/27,666.90 = 13,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.80x = 27,666.90 × 13,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.80x = 366,879,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,879,694.14/18,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.45

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