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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,066.78, 24,940.67 and 13,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,066.78, 24,940.67 and 13,592.22 is: 18,763.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,066.78 : 24,940.67 = 13,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,066.78/24,940.67 = 13,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,066.78x = 24,940.67 × 13,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,066.78x = 338,999,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,999,005.63/18,066.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,763.66

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