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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.41, 25,519.18 and 13,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.41, 25,519.18 and 13,197 is: 18,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.41 : 25,519.18 = 13,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.41/25,519.18 = 13,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.41x = 25,519.18 × 13,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.41x = 336,776,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,776,618.46/18,511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.92

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