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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.35, 25,266.49 and 13,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.35, 25,266.49 and 13,015.27 is: 17,935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.35 : 25,266.49 = 13,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.35/25,266.49 = 13,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.35x = 25,266.49 × 13,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.35x = 328,850,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,850,189.30/18,335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.31

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