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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.59, 25,520.80 and 13,198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.59, 25,520.80 and 13,198.18 is: 18,194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.59 : 25,520.80 = 13,198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.59/25,520.80 = 13,198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.59x = 25,520.80 × 13,198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.59x = 336,827,918.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,827,918.55/18,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.54

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