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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.16, 25,134.71 and 13,185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.16, 25,134.71 and 13,185.99 is: 18,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.16 : 25,134.71 = 13,185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.16/25,134.71 = 13,185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.16x = 25,134.71 × 13,185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.16x = 331,425,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,425,968.78/18,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,205.06

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