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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,123.53, 24,998.95 and 13,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,123.53, 24,998.95 and 13,095.13 is: 18,062.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,123.53 : 24,998.95 = 13,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,123.53/24,998.95 = 13,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,123.53x = 24,998.95 × 13,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,123.53x = 327,364,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,364,404.88/18,123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.95

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