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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,403.02, 25,339.92 and 13,872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,403.02, 25,339.92 and 13,872.28 is: 19,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,403.02 : 25,339.92 = 13,872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,403.02/25,339.92 = 13,872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,403.02x = 25,339.92 × 13,872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,403.02x = 351,522,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,522,465.42/18,403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.35

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