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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.16, 27,794.52 and 13,595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.16, 27,794.52 and 13,595.16 is: 20,355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.16 : 27,794.52 = 13,595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.16/27,794.52 = 13,595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.16x = 27,794.52 × 13,595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.16x = 377,870,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,870,946.52/18,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,355.96

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