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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,422.80, 25,428.96 and 13,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,422.80, 25,428.96 and 13,132.96 is: 18,127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,422.80 : 25,428.96 = 13,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,422.80/25,428.96 = 13,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,422.80x = 25,428.96 × 13,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,422.80x = 333,957,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,957,514.52/18,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.40

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