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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,656.20, 27,984.30 and 13,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,656.20, 27,984.30 and 13,115.80 is: 19,673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,656.20 : 27,984.30 = 13,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,656.20/27,984.30 = 13,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,656.20x = 27,984.30 × 13,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,656.20x = 367,036,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,036,481.94/18,656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.70

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