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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,589.39, 27,884.14 and 13,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,589.39, 27,884.14 and 13,067.44 is: 19,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,589.39 : 27,884.14 = 13,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,589.39/27,884.14 = 13,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,589.39x = 27,884.14 × 13,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,589.39x = 364,374,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,374,224.02/18,589.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.20

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