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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.91, 25,423.30 and 13,686.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.91, 25,423.30 and 13,686.99 is: 18,900.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.91 : 25,423.30 = 13,686.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.91/25,423.30 = 13,686.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.91x = 25,423.30 × 13,686.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.91x = 347,968,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,968,452.87/18,410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.12

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