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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.58, 25,244.17 and 13,232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.58, 25,244.17 and 13,232.81 is: 18,277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.58 : 25,244.17 = 13,232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.58/25,244.17 = 13,232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.58x = 25,244.17 × 13,232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.58x = 334,051,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,051,335.25/18,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,277.57

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