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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,470.74, 27,719.95 and 13,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,470.74, 27,719.95 and 13,133.24 is: 19,709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,470.74 : 27,719.95 = 13,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,470.74/27,719.95 = 13,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,470.74x = 27,719.95 × 13,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,470.74x = 364,052,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,052,756.14/18,470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.71

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