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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,593.48, 27,890.26 and 13,071.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,593.48, 27,890.26 and 13,071.53 is: 19,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,593.48 : 27,890.26 = 13,071.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,593.48/27,890.26 = 13,071.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,593.48x = 27,890.26 × 13,071.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,593.48x = 364,568,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,568,407.34/18,593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.32

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