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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.54, 25,288.22 and 13,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.54, 25,288.22 and 13,036.42 is: 17,971.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.54 : 25,288.22 = 13,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.54/25,288.22 = 13,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.54x = 25,288.22 × 13,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.54x = 329,667,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,667,856.97/18,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,971.88

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