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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,120.62, 24,994.94 and 13,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,120.62, 24,994.94 and 13,092.24 is: 18,058.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,120.62 : 24,994.94 = 13,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,120.62/24,994.94 = 13,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,120.62x = 24,994.94 × 13,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,120.62x = 327,239,753.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,239,753.27/18,120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.97

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