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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510.54, 25,521.12 and 13,470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510.54, 25,521.12 and 13,470.72 is: 18,572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510.54 : 25,521.12 = 13,470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510.54/25,521.12 = 13,470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510.54x = 25,521.12 × 13,470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510.54x = 343,787,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,787,861.61/18,510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.55

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