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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,401.76, 25,395 and 13,033.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,401.76, 25,395 and 13,033.83 is: 17,987.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,401.76 : 25,395 = 13,033.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,401.76/25,395 = 13,033.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,401.76x = 25,395 × 13,033.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,401.76x = 330,994,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,994,112.85/18,401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,987.09

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