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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.54, 25,284.09 and 13,033.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.54, 25,284.09 and 13,033.42 is: 17,967.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.54 : 25,284.09 = 13,033.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.54/25,284.09 = 13,033.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.54x = 25,284.09 × 13,033.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.54x = 329,538,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,538,164.29/18,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.75

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