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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.54, 25,285.46 and 13,034.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.54, 25,285.46 and 13,034.42 is: 17,969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.54 : 25,285.46 = 13,034.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.54/25,285.46 = 13,034.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.54x = 25,285.46 × 13,034.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.54x = 329,581,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,581,305.53/18,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,969.12

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