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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.56, 27,967.15 and 13,006.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.56, 27,967.15 and 13,006.67 is: 19,494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.56 : 27,967.15 = 13,006.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.56/27,967.15 = 13,006.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.56x = 27,967.15 × 13,006.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.56x = 363,759,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,759,528.29/18,659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.54

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