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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.52, 25,596.57 and 13,252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.52, 25,596.57 and 13,252.33 is: 18,287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.52 : 25,596.57 = 13,252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.52/25,596.57 = 13,252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.52x = 25,596.57 × 13,252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.52x = 339,214,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,214,192.51/18,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.94

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