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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,171.48, 25,043.94 and 13,447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,171.48, 25,043.94 and 13,447.56 is: 18,533.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,171.48 : 25,043.94 = 13,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,171.48/25,043.94 = 13,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,171.48x = 25,043.94 × 13,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,171.48x = 336,779,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,779,885.79/18,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.43

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