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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,593.06, 27,889.62 and 13,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,593.06, 27,889.62 and 13,071.08 is: 19,606.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,593.06 : 27,889.62 = 13,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,593.06/27,889.62 = 13,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,593.06x = 27,889.62 × 13,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,593.06x = 364,547,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,547,454.19/18,593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.64

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