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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.72, 25,240.74 and 13,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.72, 25,240.74 and 13,252.76 is: 18,282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.72 : 25,240.74 = 13,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.72/25,240.74 = 13,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.72x = 25,240.74 × 13,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.72x = 334,509,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,509,469.44/18,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.48

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