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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,055.39, 24,923.14 and 13,592.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,055.39, 24,923.14 and 13,592.09 is: 18,762.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,055.39 : 24,923.14 = 13,592.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,055.39/24,923.14 = 13,592.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,055.39x = 24,923.14 × 13,592.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,055.39x = 338,757,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,757,631.70/18,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.13

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