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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.65, 24,989.97 and 13,613.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.65, 24,989.97 and 13,613.63 is: 18,798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.65 : 24,989.97 = 13,613.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.65/24,989.97 = 13,613.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.65x = 24,989.97 × 13,613.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.65x = 340,204,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,204,080.34/18,097.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,798.25

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