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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.85, 25,225.29 and 13,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.85, 25,225.29 and 13,444.50 is: 18,565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.85 : 25,225.29 = 13,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.85/25,225.29 = 13,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.85x = 25,225.29 × 13,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.85x = 339,141,411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,141,411.41/18,266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.95

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