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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,025.43, 27,038.13 and 13,126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,025.43, 27,038.13 and 13,126.23 is: 19,689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,025.43 : 27,038.13 = 13,126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,025.43/27,038.13 = 13,126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,025.43x = 27,038.13 × 13,126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,025.43x = 354,908,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,908,663.93/18,025.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.34

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