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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.93, 27,035.87 and 13,124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.93, 27,035.87 and 13,124.73 is: 19,687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.93 : 27,035.87 = 13,124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.93/27,035.87 = 13,124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.93x = 27,035.87 × 13,124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.93x = 354,838,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,838,526.88/18,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.08

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