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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.48, 25,095.96 and 13,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.48, 25,095.96 and 13,397 is: 18,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.48 : 25,095.96 = 13,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.48/25,095.96 = 13,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.48x = 25,095.96 × 13,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.48x = 336,210,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,210,576.12/18,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.01

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