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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.52, 24,896.88 and 13,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.52, 24,896.88 and 13,050.96 is: 17,998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.52 : 24,896.88 = 13,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.52/24,896.88 = 13,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.52x = 24,896.88 × 13,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.52x = 324,928,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,928,185.00/18,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.05

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