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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,412.80, 25,398.81 and 13,029.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,412.80, 25,398.81 and 13,029.18 is: 17,972.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,412.80 : 25,398.81 = 13,029.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,412.80/25,398.81 = 13,029.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,412.80x = 25,398.81 × 13,029.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,412.80x = 330,925,667.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,925,667.28/18,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,972.59

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