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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,573.48, 27,828.77 and 13,281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,573.48, 27,828.77 and 13,281.62 is: 19,899.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,573.48 : 27,828.77 = 13,281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,573.48/27,828.77 = 13,281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,573.48x = 27,828.77 × 13,281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,573.48x = 369,611,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,611,099.19/18,573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.94

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