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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,642.96, 25,700.84 and 13,328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,642.96, 25,700.84 and 13,328.52 is: 18,374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,642.96 : 25,700.84 = 13,328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,642.96/25,700.84 = 13,328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,642.96x = 25,700.84 × 13,328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,642.96x = 342,554,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,554,159.96/18,642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.45

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