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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,412.32, 25,398.24 and 13,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,412.32, 25,398.24 and 13,370.64 is: 18,443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,412.32 : 25,398.24 = 13,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,412.32/25,398.24 = 13,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,412.32x = 25,398.24 × 13,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,412.32x = 339,590,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,590,723.67/18,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.67

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