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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.29, 25,638.82 and 13,509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.29, 25,638.82 and 13,509.72 is: 18,668.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.29 : 25,638.82 = 13,509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.29/25,638.82 = 13,509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.29x = 25,638.82 × 13,509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.29x = 346,373,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,373,279.33/18,554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.10

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