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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.88, 25,326.68 and 13,304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.88, 25,326.68 and 13,304.25 is: 18,367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.88 : 25,326.68 = 13,304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.88/25,326.68 = 13,304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.88x = 25,326.68 × 13,304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.88x = 336,952,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,952,415.87/18,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.65

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