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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.28, 27,946.14 and 13,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.28, 27,946.14 and 13,095.08 is: 19,619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.28 : 27,946.14 = 13,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.28/27,946.14 = 13,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.28x = 27,946.14 × 13,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.28x = 365,956,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,956,938.99/18,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.96

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