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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.68, 25,184.05 and 13,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.68, 25,184.05 and 13,473.16 is: 18,591.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.68 : 25,184.05 = 13,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.68/25,184.05 = 13,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.68x = 25,184.05 × 13,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.68x = 339,308,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,308,735.10/18,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.57

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