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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,391.68, 27,601.63 and 13,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,391.68, 27,601.63 and 13,054.48 is: 19,591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,391.68 : 27,601.63 = 13,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,391.68/27,601.63 = 13,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,391.68x = 27,601.63 × 13,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,391.68x = 360,324,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,324,825.16/18,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.73

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