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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.06, 27,885.13 and 13,068.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.06, 27,885.13 and 13,068.08 is: 19,602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.06 : 27,885.13 = 13,068.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.06/27,885.13 = 13,068.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.06x = 27,885.13 × 13,068.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.06x = 364,405,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,405,146.69/18,590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,602.16

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