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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,591.81, 27,887.76 and 13,069.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,591.81, 27,887.76 and 13,069.83 is: 19,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,591.81 : 27,887.76 = 13,069.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,591.81/27,887.76 = 13,069.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,591.81x = 27,887.76 × 13,069.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,591.81x = 364,488,282.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,488,282.28/18,591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,604.78

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