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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,587.36, 27,881.08 and 13,065.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,587.36, 27,881.08 and 13,065.41 is: 19,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,587.36 : 27,881.08 = 13,065.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,587.36/27,881.08 = 13,065.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,587.36x = 27,881.08 × 13,065.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,587.36x = 364,277,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,277,778.48/18,587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.15

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