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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,087.42, 24,934.92 and 13,298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,087.42, 24,934.92 and 13,298.94 is: 18,333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,087.42 : 24,934.92 = 13,298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,087.42/24,934.92 = 13,298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,087.42x = 24,934.92 × 13,298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,087.42x = 331,608,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,608,004.98/18,087.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.63

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