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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.47, 25,274.61 and 13,020.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.47, 25,274.61 and 13,020.63 is: 17,972.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.47 : 25,274.61 = 13,020.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.47/25,274.61 = 13,020.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.47x = 25,274.61 × 13,020.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.47x = 329,091,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,091,345.20/18,310.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,972.85

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