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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,120.12, 24,994.26 and 13,091.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,120.12, 24,994.26 and 13,091.73 is: 18,058.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,120.12 : 24,994.26 = 13,091.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,120.12/24,994.26 = 13,091.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,120.12x = 24,994.26 × 13,091.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,120.12x = 327,218,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,218,103.47/18,120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.27

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