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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.02, 25,388.44 and 13,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.02, 25,388.44 and 13,029.06 is: 17,980.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.02 : 25,388.44 = 13,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.02/25,388.44 = 13,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.02x = 25,388.44 × 13,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.02x = 330,787,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,787,506.39/18,397.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,980.49

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