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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,513.45, 25,977.15 and 18,513.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,513.45, 25,977.15 and 18,513.45 is: 25,977.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,513.45 : 25,977.15 = 18,513.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,513.45/25,977.15 = 18,513.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,513.45x = 25,977.15 × 18,513.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,513.45x = 480,926,667.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,926,667.67/18,513.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,977.15

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