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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.64, 25,537.44 and 13,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.64, 25,537.44 and 13,210.24 is: 18,211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.64 : 25,537.44 = 13,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.64/25,537.44 = 13,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.64x = 25,537.44 × 13,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.64x = 337,355,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,355,711.39/18,524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.19

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