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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.02, 27,842.49 and 13,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.02, 27,842.49 and 13,093.50 is: 19,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.02 : 27,842.49 = 13,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.02/27,842.49 = 13,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.02x = 27,842.49 × 13,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.02x = 364,555,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,555,642.82/18,577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.01

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