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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.80, 25,237.98 and 13,512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.80, 25,237.98 and 13,512.24 is: 18,645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.80 : 25,237.98 = 13,512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.80/25,237.98 = 13,512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.80x = 25,237.98 × 13,512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.80x = 341,021,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,021,642.88/18,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,645.46

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