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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.38, 25,052.69 and 13,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.38, 25,052.69 and 13,370.72 is: 18,460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.38 : 25,052.69 = 13,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.38/25,052.69 = 13,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.38x = 25,052.69 × 13,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.38x = 334,972,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,972,377.97/18,145.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.48

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