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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.94, 24,836.16 and 13,225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.94, 24,836.16 and 13,225.41 is: 18,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.94 : 24,836.16 = 13,225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.94/24,836.16 = 13,225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.94x = 24,836.16 × 13,225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.94x = 328,468,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,468,398.83/18,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.21

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