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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,694.74, 25,784.73 and 13,029.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,694.74, 25,784.73 and 13,029.78 is: 17,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,694.74 : 25,784.73 = 13,029.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,694.74/25,784.73 = 13,029.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,694.74x = 25,784.73 × 13,029.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,694.74x = 335,969,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,969,359.26/18,694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,971.33

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