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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.82, 25,298.64 and 13,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.82, 25,298.64 and 13,241.04 is: 18,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.82 : 25,298.64 = 13,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.82/25,298.64 = 13,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.82x = 25,298.64 × 13,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.82x = 334,980,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,980,304.19/18,349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.24

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