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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.64, 24,934.97 and 13,588.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.64, 24,934.97 and 13,588.10 is: 18,757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.64 : 24,934.97 = 13,588.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.64/24,934.97 = 13,588.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.64x = 24,934.97 × 13,588.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.64x = 338,818,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,818,673.24/18,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,757.98

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