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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,519.72, 25,530.60 and 13,205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,519.72, 25,530.60 and 13,205.32 is: 18,204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,519.72 : 25,530.60 = 13,205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,519.72/25,530.60 = 13,205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,519.72x = 25,530.60 × 13,205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,519.72x = 337,139,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,139,742.79/18,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.37

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