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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,501.97, 25,535.74 and 13,753.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,501.97, 25,535.74 and 13,753.45 is: 18,982.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,501.97 : 25,535.74 = 13,753.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,501.97/25,535.74 = 13,753.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,501.97x = 25,535.74 × 13,753.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,501.97x = 351,204,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,204,523.30/18,501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.01

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