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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,354.42, 25,375.40 and 13,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,354.42, 25,375.40 and 13,566.80 is: 18,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354.42 : 25,375.40 = 13,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354.42/25,375.40 = 13,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354.42x = 25,375.40 × 13,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354.42x = 344,262,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,262,782.01/18,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,756.40

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