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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.08, 25,565.52 and 13,800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.08, 25,565.52 and 13,800.16 is: 19,045.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.08 : 25,565.52 = 13,800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.08/25,565.52 = 13,800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.08x = 25,565.52 × 13,800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.08x = 352,808,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,808,266.48/18,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,045.93

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