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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,072.87, 24,949.02 and 13,598.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,072.87, 24,949.02 and 13,598.29 is: 18,772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072.87 : 24,949.02 = 13,598.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072.87/24,949.02 = 13,598.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072.87x = 24,949.02 × 13,598.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072.87x = 339,264,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,264,009.18/18,072.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,772.01

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