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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,334.54, 25,275.81 and 13,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,334.54, 25,275.81 and 13,027.42 is: 17,959.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,334.54 : 25,275.81 = 13,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,334.54/25,275.81 = 13,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,334.54x = 25,275.81 × 13,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,334.54x = 329,278,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,278,592.71/18,334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,959.47

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