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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,587.70, 27,881.55 and 13,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,587.70, 27,881.55 and 13,047.30 is: 19,570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,587.70 : 27,881.55 = 13,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,587.70/27,881.55 = 13,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,587.70x = 27,881.55 × 13,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,587.70x = 363,778,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,778,947.32/18,587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.95

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