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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.78, 24,920.86 and 13,809.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.78, 24,920.86 and 13,809.26 is: 19,046.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.78 : 24,920.86 = 13,809.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.78/24,920.86 = 13,809.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.78x = 24,920.86 × 13,809.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.78x = 344,138,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,138,635.16/18,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,046.04

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