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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.54, 25,146.54 and 13,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.54, 25,146.54 and 13,208.04 is: 18,205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.54 : 25,146.54 = 13,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.54/25,146.54 = 13,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.54x = 25,146.54 × 13,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.54x = 332,136,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,136,506.18/18,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,205.70

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