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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,395.84, 25,386.80 and 13,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,395.84, 25,386.80 and 13,027.88 is: 17,978.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,395.84 : 25,386.80 = 13,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,395.84/25,386.80 = 13,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,395.84x = 25,386.80 × 13,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,395.84x = 330,735,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,735,991.91/18,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.85

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