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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,918.68, 27,499.22 and 13,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,918.68, 27,499.22 and 13,213.40 is: 18,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,918.68 : 27,499.22 = 13,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,918.68/27,499.22 = 13,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,918.68x = 27,499.22 × 13,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,918.68x = 363,358,193.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,358,193.55/19,918.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,242.08

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