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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.66, 25,780.93 and 13,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.66, 25,780.93 and 13,073.94 is: 18,050.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.66 : 25,780.93 = 13,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.66/25,780.93 = 13,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.66x = 25,780.93 × 13,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.66x = 337,058,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,058,331.96/18,672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,050.90

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