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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.60, 25,269.60 and 13,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.60, 25,269.60 and 13,017.52 is: 17,938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.60 : 25,269.60 = 13,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.60/25,269.60 = 13,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.60x = 25,269.60 × 13,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.60x = 328,947,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,947,523.39/18,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,938.42

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