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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.96, 25,067.10 and 13,689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.96, 25,067.10 and 13,689.28 is: 18,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.96 : 25,067.10 = 13,689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.96/25,067.10 = 13,689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.96x = 25,067.10 × 13,689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.96x = 343,150,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,150,550.69/18,166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.72

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