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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,622.72, 25,672.80 and 13,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,622.72, 25,672.80 and 13,315.60 is: 18,356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,622.72 : 25,672.80 = 13,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,622.72/25,672.80 = 13,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,622.72x = 25,672.80 × 13,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,622.72x = 341,848,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,848,735.68/18,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.54

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