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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.84, 25,041.72 and 13,445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.84, 25,041.72 and 13,445.92 is: 18,531.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.84 : 25,041.72 = 13,445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.84/25,041.72 = 13,445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.84x = 25,041.72 × 13,445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.84x = 336,708,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,708,963.78/18,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.20

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