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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.12, 27,892.70 and 13,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.12, 27,892.70 and 13,073.16 is: 19,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.12 : 27,892.70 = 13,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.12/27,892.70 = 13,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.12x = 27,892.70 × 13,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.12x = 364,645,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,645,729.93/18,595.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.75

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