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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.18, 24,855.11 and 13,153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.18, 24,855.11 and 13,153.47 is: 18,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.18 : 24,855.11 = 13,153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.18/24,855.11 = 13,153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.18x = 24,855.11 × 13,153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.18x = 326,930,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,930,976.62/18,004.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.62

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