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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.89, 27,828.63 and 13,336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.89, 27,828.63 and 13,336.83 is: 19,958.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.89 : 27,828.63 = 13,336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.89/27,828.63 = 13,336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.89x = 27,828.63 × 13,336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.89x = 371,145,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,145,707.44/18,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.48

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