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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.52, 25,597.95 and 13,253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.52, 25,597.95 and 13,253.33 is: 18,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.52 : 25,597.95 = 13,253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.52/25,597.95 = 13,253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.52x = 25,597.95 × 13,253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.52x = 339,258,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,258,078.67/18,549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.32

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