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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.35, 25,277.49 and 13,023.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.35, 25,277.49 and 13,023.27 is: 17,946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.35 : 25,277.49 = 13,023.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.35/25,277.49 = 13,023.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.35x = 25,277.49 × 13,023.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.35x = 329,195,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,195,577.19/18,343.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.32

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