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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,523.20, 27,765.36 and 13,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,523.20, 27,765.36 and 13,326.24 is: 19,975.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,523.20 : 27,765.36 = 13,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,523.20/27,765.36 = 13,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,523.20x = 27,765.36 × 13,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,523.20x = 370,007,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,007,851.05/18,523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.37

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