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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.64, 24,936.35 and 13,589.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.64, 24,936.35 and 13,589.10 is: 18,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.64 : 24,936.35 = 13,589.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.64/24,936.35 = 13,589.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.64x = 24,936.35 × 13,589.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.64x = 338,862,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,862,361.16/18,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,759.36

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