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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.54, 25,274.43 and 13,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.54, 25,274.43 and 13,026.42 is: 17,958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.54 : 25,274.43 = 13,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.54/25,274.43 = 13,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.54x = 25,274.43 × 13,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.54x = 329,235,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,235,340.44/18,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,958.09

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