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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,420.21, 25,389.54 and 13,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,420.21, 25,389.54 and 13,035.69 is: 17,967.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,420.21 : 25,389.54 = 13,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,420.21/25,389.54 = 13,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,420.21x = 25,389.54 × 13,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,420.21x = 330,970,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,970,172.68/18,420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.77

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