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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,054.27, 24,897.92 and 13,051.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,054.27, 24,897.92 and 13,051.71 is: 17,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,054.27 : 24,897.92 = 13,051.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,054.27/24,897.92 = 13,051.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,054.27x = 24,897.92 × 13,051.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,054.27x = 324,960,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,960,366.18/18,054.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.09

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