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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.60, 25,268.22 and 13,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.60, 25,268.22 and 13,016.52 is: 17,937.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.60 : 25,268.22 = 13,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.60/25,268.22 = 13,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.60x = 25,268.22 × 13,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.60x = 328,904,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,904,290.99/18,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,937.04

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