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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,479.74, 25,493.34 and 13,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,479.74, 25,493.34 and 13,441.78 is: 18,543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,479.74 : 25,493.34 = 13,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,479.74/25,493.34 = 13,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,479.74x = 25,493.34 × 13,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,479.74x = 342,675,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,675,867.75/18,479.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.33

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