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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.64, 25,682.76 and 13,318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.64, 25,682.76 and 13,318.92 is: 18,379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.64 : 25,682.76 = 13,318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.64/25,682.76 = 13,318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.64x = 25,682.76 × 13,318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.64x = 342,066,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,066,625.82/18,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.18

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